Wish, rather, if only, it’s time: Unreal uses of past tenses

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Exercise 2: Wish, rather, if only, it’s time: Unreal uses of past tenses

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Exercise 2: Wish, rather, if only, it’s time: Unreal uses of past tenses

Choose the correct option for each gap below. Some questions have TWO correct answers—choose both if specified.

1
What if you ______ a superpower of your choice? Which would it be?
2
I wish they ______ a bit more respect in the last meeting.
3
I like my job, but I hate my boss. If only I ____ a better boss.
4
You don't like the essay topic we chose, do you? Would you rather we ____ a different topic?
5
If there are any cuts, cracks or bulges in your tyre, it's time you ____them.
6
If only they ______ how important they are to each other. They wouldn't be arguing all the time.
7
I'd rather we ______ the car. I'm tired and don't feel like walking.
8
Do you want to take the bus or would you rather ______ the subway?
9
I didn't take my boots, but I wish I ______.
10
He seems so lost. Isn't it time you ______ a chat with him.