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CHUYÊN ĐỀ: CONDITIONALS – WISHES

G/v Thực hiện: Phạm Thị Thanh Huyền

Năm học: 2013-2014


GIỚI THIỆU
Ngữ pháp là một phần rất quan trọng trong việc học ngoại ngữ. Nắm chắc được ngữ
pháp giúp người học nghe, nói, đọc và viết được ngôn ngữ mà mình đang học. Đối với
các em học sinh theo học khối D, A1 thì việc nắm vững được ngữ pháp Tiếng anh giúp
các em dành được điểm cao hơn trong các kì thi đặc biệt là kì thi vào Đại học.
“Conditionals – wishes” là một trong những mảng kiến thức quan trọng thường
thấy xuất hiện trong đề thi đại học ở cả hai phần như lexico Gammar và phần sentence
tranfornation (chuyển đổi cấu trúc tương đương). Nhìn chung các em học sinh thường có
thể làm được các bài tập có liên quan đến câu điều kiện thông thường như loại I, II và III.
Tuy nhiên khi gặp phải những câu là câu điều kiện lẫn lộn “mixed conditionals” hoặc một
số những cấu trúc câu điều kiện khác mà yêu cầu của đề thi đại học chủ yếu liên quan tới
các phần đó thì học sinh thường hay bị lúng túng, nhầm lẫn.
Chính vì lí do này nên tôi chọn chuyên đề này nhằm mục đích cung cấp được cho
học sinh một cách đầy đủ về chuyên đề “Conditionals – wishes”, giúp các em hiểu và biết
cách vận dụng một cách nhuần nhuyễn phần mảng kiến thức này khi làm bài tập. Và cuối
cùng là tự tin hơn khi làm bài thi có gặp những câu hỏi liên quan đến kiến thức phần này.
Đối tượng học sinh bồi dưỡng là các em học sinh theo học khối D, A1 đặc biệt là
các em đang chuẩn bị thi vào đại học.

CONTENTS
A. Grammatical points
I. Types of conditionals
II. Other conditional structure
III. “wishes” and other structures with “wishes”
IV. Methods of teaching and learning.
B. System of Exercises and detailed explanation (key)
I. Conditional Exercises
II. “wishes” Exercises


GRAMMAR: CONDITIONALS
I. Types of conditionals

1. zero conditional
2. first conditional
3. second conditional
4. third conditional
5. Mixed conditional
6. Inverted conditionals
1. Zero conditional
a, Form

If - clause
If + present simple
If S + V/Vs/es +

Main – clause

The present simple
S + V/Vs/es +

b, Use
- General truths, scientific facts and definitions.
(Sự thật luôn đúng, hiện tượng hay định nghĩa khoa học)
Eg: If air expands, it becomes lighter.
2. First conditional
a, Form

Use:

If - clause
If + present tense
(present S, present cont or present

Main – clause
Future / imperative
Can/may/might/must/should/ought

perf)

to, have to + V bare/ ing


- Real or likely conditions in the present or future and theirs results in the present and
future.
- To give instructions
(Nói về giả định có khả năng xảy ra ở hiện tại hoặc tương lai)
Watch out:

• We can also use should + bare infinitive instead of present simple.
This suggest the situation is possible, but unlikely to happen.
Eg: If you should bump into Alex at the concert, you will be able to get a left home.
• We can also use a form if the first conditional to give instructions, commands,
invitations that depend on a certain condition in the present/future.
If + a present tense, imperative
Eg: - If you decide to have a birthday party, tell me (commands)
- If you want the seat to reduce, press the button (instructions)
- If you come to Nha Trang, stay with us (imitations)
3. Second conditional (The unreal present)
a, Form

If - clause
If + past simple / past continuous
(tobe: were in all persons)

Main – clause
Would/could/might + bare infinitive

b, use: - Impossible, unlikely or hypothetical conditions in the present or future and their
results in the present or future also used to give advice.
(giả định trái với thực tế ở hiện tại)
Eg: If I saw a ghost, I would run away.
If I were you, I wouldn’t go out with him.
Watch out:
In British English, we can use both “was” and “were” after if with first and third person
singular “were” is more common in a formal style. In American English, it is usual to use
“were”.
UK: If I was/were a gambler, I’d put money on Jim being late.
Us: If I were a gambler, I’d put money on J being late.

- In both British and American English, “were” is usually used in the phrase “If I
were you, .......................”.


- Were to + Verb bare infinitive: This also makes an event move hypothetical.
Eg: If I were to ask you to marry me, what would you say?/ hired conditional.
4. Third conditional
a, Form

If - clause
If + past perfect or past perfect

Main – clause
Would/could/might + have + past

continuous

participle

b, use: - unreal situation in the past
- used to express regrets and criticism
(giả định trái với thực tế trong quá khứ.Bày tỏ sự tiếc nuối, phê bình/ chỉ trích)
Eg: - If I had locked the car, it wouldn’t have been stolen
(regret, it’s a pity I didn’t lock it)
- If I had behaved well, the teacher wouldn’t have punished him (criticism)
5. Mixed conditionals
5.a, Form

If - clause
Main – clause

If + past perfect
Would + bare infinitive
Use: - hypothetical past condition and a present result
(Giả định trong quá khứ, kết quả ở hiện tại)
Eg: If I had listened to my parents, I wouldn’t be in so much trouble now
>< I didn’t had listened to my parents, I wouldn’t be in so much trouble now
5.Form

If - clause
Main – clause
If + past simple or past continuous Would+ have + Vpast participle
Use: Hypothetical present condition and a past result
(Giả định ở hiện tại , kết quả trong quá khứ)
Eg: If I had a mobile, I would have called you last night
6. Inverted conditionals
Form:
- Should I/you/he etc ...............instead of if I/you/he etc should..................
- Were I/you/he etc ...............instead of if I/you/he etc were .......................
- Had I/you/he etc ...............instead of if I/you/he etc had .......................
•

Three types of IF- sentence can be inverted without If-. This makes the sentences
more formal and makes the event less likely.


Example:
- If they were to escape, there would be an outcry.
Were they to escape, there would be an outcry.
- If you should hear anything, let me know.

Should you hear anything, let me know.
- If he has cheated, he will have to be punished.
Should he have cheated, he will have to be punished
- If I had known, I would have protested strongly.
Had I known, I would have protested strongly.
II. Other conditional structures
• - As/so long as

+ clause : Miễn là . . .

- Provided/ providing (that)
E.g: - We’ll go up to the mountains this weekend as long as the weather’s okay.
- You can have a pet provided that you promise to look after it properly.
• On condition (that)

+ clause

• Suppose/ Supposing
E.g: - Applications for membership are accepted on condition that applicants are over
18.
- Supposing the price of oil tripled tomorrow. What do you think would happen?
• It wasn’t/ weren’t for + noun : Nếu không vì . . . .
E.g: I think I’d be quite lonely if it wasn’t/ weren’t for my dog, Buster.
• Were it not for + noun:
E.g: Were it not for my dog, Buster, I think I’d be quite lonely.
• But for + noun
E.g: But for your help, I wouldn’t have been able to quit gambling.
• If it hadn’t been for + noun
E.g: If it hadn’t been for your help, I wouldn’t have been able to quit gambling.
• Had it not been for + noun

E.g: Had it not been for your help, I wouldn’t have been able to quit gambling.


• If......(should) happen to
E.g: If You (should) happen to see Davina, ask her whether she would look after the cats
this weekend.
• If..........should
E.g: If You should see Davina, ask her whether she would look after the cats this
weekend.
• If......happen to
E.g: If you happened to see someone drop litter in the street, what would you do?
• If.....were to
E.g: Do you think it would reduce pollution if the government were to introduce a new
tax on petrol?
• If so/not: Nếu vậy . . ..
E.g: Are you concerned about the environment? If so, you might be interested in joining
Greenpeace.
• Otherwise: Nếu không thì . . .
E.g: You should have your air conditioner serviced, otherwise you’ll waste a lot of
energy.
• Unless = If not
E.g: Unless governments act now, the environment is really going to suffer.
• In case of + noun: Trong Trường hợp . . . .
E.g: In case of fire, leave the building by the nearest emergency exit.
• In case: Phòng khi . .
E.g: Take a coat with you in case the weather gets worse.


III. “wishes” and other structures with “wishes”

1. Wishes
Form
I wish (If only)

Use
regret about a present situation which

(regret about the present)

+ Past simple

we want to be different

E.g: I wish I were/ was more patient.( It’s pity I’m not patient enough)
I wish (If only)
(impossible wish

Form
Subject + would + bare inf

Form
Wish for a future change

for a future change)

(- “wish” and “would” should have

unlikely to happen or wish

different subjects. We never say:

I wish I would, He wishes he would)

to express dissatisfaction;
polite request implying
dissatisfaction or lack of
hope.

E.g: - I wish he would study for his exams. ( But I don’t think he will- wish for a future
change unlikely to happen.)


- I wish Nam would go to university. (Nam has refused to do so and I’m unhappy about
it.- dissatisfaction. )
- I wish you would be quiet. ( Please be quiet: but I don’t expect you will.- request
implying lack of hope.)
- I wish it would stop snowing. ( But I’m afraid it won’t stop snowing. – wish implying
disappointment.)
I wish (If only)
(regret about the

Form
Subject + had + verb past participle

Form
Regret that something

past)

Past perfect

happened or didn’t happen
in the past.

E.g: I wish I had gone to An’s party last night. (But I didn’t – It’s a pity I didn’t go.)
Watch out: In wishes, we go one tense back. This means that we use Past simple in the
present and past perfect in the past.
E.g: I’m poor. I wish I were ric. (present)
- I lost my watch yesterday. I wish I hadn’t lost it. (past)
After I wish we can use were in stead of was in all persons.
- I wish I were/was taller.
If only means the same as I wish but it is more dramatic.
- If only I was/ were taller
2. Other structures with “wish/ if only”
a. Wishes about ability or permission
Form:
 Wish/ If only + could
E.g: I wish I could find a job that pays well.
b. Wished about past ability or permission.
Form
 Wish/ if only + could perfect infinitive
E.g: I wish I could have afforded a new car last year,
c. To express desires in a very formal way.
Form
 Wish + full infinitive


E.g: I wish to speak to the head master.
d. To wish someone luck/ happiness/ success/ etc.
Form:
 Wish + noun

E.g: - I wish him a success


IV. Methods of teaching and learning. (Hệ Thống các phương pháp dạy và học chuyên
đề).
- Để giúp các em có thể nắm bắt được phần kiến thức một cách dễ dàng và áp dụng các
loại bài tập đa dạng một cách linh hoạt chính xác mà không bị nhàm chán tôi cố gắng
đưa ra công thức chung đối với từng cấu trúc, lấy những ví dụ cụ thể gần gũi với đời
sống thực tế để giúp các em dễ dàng hình dung và có thể áp dụngvào thực tế để khắc ghi
hơn nữa với từng trường hợp một.
- Tôi cố gắng tìm các tài liệu, bài tập có lồng ghép các hình ảnh sinh động và hài ước để
làm cho bài học trở nên hấp dẫn không gây sự nhàm chán, đơn điệu.
- Hướng dẫn các em chú ý đến từng cấu trúc và ỹ nghĩa của từng cấu trúc, cái sẽ giúp các
em nhận biết được phương án nào là đúng theo cấu trúc và ý nghĩa trong đề thi.
- Mặc dù đề thi ra theo lối trắc nghiệm, nhưng tôi vẫn cố gắng tìm các tài liệu, bài tập
liên quan theo hình thức tự luận trước, yêu cầu các em làm các bài tập đó một cách
nhuần nhuyễn. Vì khi đã làm được bài tập tự luận một cách nhuần nhuyễn tức là các em
đã nhớ được các trường hợp của chuyên đề ngữ pháp đó nên việc làm các bài trắc
nghiệm sẽ không khó khăn gi đối với các em.


B. System of Exercises and detailed explanation (key)
I. Conditionals
Exercise 2: match to make sentence
1. If you stay with us for three days, .........

A we might get served a bit more quickly

2. If you decide not to vote in the election,.....

B give us a call and we’ll come to pick you up

3. If you did eat your lunch so fast,..............

C very few people would obey the law

4. If there were a few more people working....

D you wouldn’t get hiccups, would you?

5. If you forget to take your passport, ...........

E they have to do through a complicated

procedure
6. If you hire care isn’t there when you arrive,.... F we’d be happy to give you a good reference
7. If the city continues to expand,...........

G I’m pretty sure they won’t let you check in

8. If the police didn’t fine people, ...............

H more areas of natural beauty will be

9. If you did decide to leave the company,.........

destroyed
I we’ll have enough time to see a few sights

10. If MPs wish to resign,.......................

J you can’t really complain about the
government

.
Exercise 3 . Rewrite using an appropriate conditional form, starting with the words
given.
1. Sue didn’t get me a birthday present, which is why I didn’t get her one.
If Sue ...........................................................................................................
2. We didn’t pay them on time because they made a mistake with our order.
If They ............................................................................................................
3. The climate is undergoing such radical changes that scientists are worried
If ......................................................................................................................
4. Did California become an important area becase they found gold there?
World ..............................................................................................................
5. It’s the sunset that attracts tourists to that place.
If it ..........................................................................
6. There was traffic jam on the motorway so I was late for my interview.
If there..........................................................................................................
7. If suggest you use a sun block, and then you won’t go red.


If were .........................................................................................
8. The accident happened as a result of the driver’s not paying attention to the road.
If the driver ....................................................................................................................
Exercise 4: Fill the correct form of the verbs adding will, would or should if
necessary.
1. If you ................(see) Ann, will you give her this message? (slight possibility)
2. We’ll go skiing in the mountains if it ....................................(snow). (possibility)
3. If he ........................................(keep)talking, he’ll never learn anything. (insistence)

4. Perhaps I could sit there too if you ...................(move) over a little. (polite request).
5. If you ............................(lend) me your car, I’ll get to work on time. (request).
6. What will you do if you ......................(lose) your ticket? ( slight possibility)
7. If you .......................(eat) so many sweets, you will get stomach-ache. (insistence)
8. If I ......................(arrive) earlier than planned, I’ll phone you. (slight possibility
Exercise 5: Match the parts of the sentences
1. You can see the boss

A. Unless it rains

1. .............................

2. I would have bought it

B. provided that is not too busy

2. .............................

3. We’ll go to the beach

C. if I’d had enough money with me.

3. .............................

tomorrow.
4. He would go by plane

D. She wouldn’t have missed the train.

4. .............................

5. If she hadn’t slept late

E. if it was cheaper.

5. .............................

Exersise 6: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:
Neil isn’t happy with his life. If he ..............(1.listen) to his mother’s advice, he ..............
(2. stay) a school and gone on to university. He ................(3. can/find) a good job if he
had got a degree. Neil hates the job he is doing now. He thinks he .................(4. go) crazy
if he .................(5. stay) there much longer. If he ...............(6.be) offered another job, he
would take it immediately. In fact, he .................(7. leave) if he ................(8. can) afford
to, but he can’t. Life .....................(9. be) easier if he .................(10. not/have) two
children to support.


Exersise 7: Rewrite the sentences, starting with the words given.
1. The only reason we won the contract was Debbie’s fantastic presentation.
We wouldn’t have .............................................................................................
2. The eventual arrival of the ferry prevented a fight from breaking out amongst the
passengers.
If I hadn’t been for ..........................................................................................................
3. None of the passengers was injured because of the drivers quick’s reaction.
But ..............................................................................................................................
4. We’ll have to cancel the meeting if Wendy doesn’t turn up soon.
Unless ................................................................................................
5. Mr Jones would be quite lonely if he didn’t have his daughter’s visits.
Were it ........................................................................................................
6. Here’s my phone number, because you might and you can go.

In case .......................................................................................................
7. Agree to be back by midnight and you can go.
Providing ..................................................................................................
8. Officer Hughes prevented the robbers from escaping.
Had it .......................................................................................................
Exersise 8: Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use
between three and eight words, including the word given.
1. Without this new diet, Henry would never have lost so much weight. it
Had ...............................................this new diet, Henry would never have lost so.
2. Unless the plans change, we’ll see you on the 19th. no
Provided .............................................., the plans, we’ll see you on the 19th.
3. If you applied now, there’s a good chance you would get the job. apply
Were ................................................, there’s a good chance you would get the job.
4. I didn’t know about your problem so I didn’t offer to help. have
If I’d know about your problem, ..................................................to help.
5. It could get cold at night, so take some warm clothes. in
Take some warm clothes ..............................................................cold at night.


6. I’d love to travel the world if I didn’t have to pay off my mortgage. having
Were ............................................. to pay of my mortgage, I’d love to travel the world.
7. Ten years ago, people would have complained at seeing this film, seen
Had ..................................................., they would have complained .
8. Drivers are allowed to park here if they display a local resident permit. condition
Drivers are allowed to park here .........................................................they display a local
resident permit.
Exersise 9 (Mixed conditional): Choose the best answer to complete each of the
following sentences.
1. If you ..................as I told you, you ..................sorry now.

A. did – would not be
B. had done – had not been
C. do – would not be
D. had done – would not be
2. If he .................tickets yesterday, he .................on the beach now.
A. had booked – would be lying
B. had booked – would have lied
C. had booked – would lied
D. A and C are correct
3. If you .................less last night, you ................ so bad today.
A. had drunk – would not have felt
B. drunk – would not feel
C. had drunk – would not feel
D. would have drunk – would not feel
4. If he ................his work yesterday, he .................free today.
A. had done – would be
B. had taken – wouldn’t have
C. did – would be
D. would have done – would be
5. If you .............into accounts his behavior then, you ............so much trouble now.
A. took – wouldn’t have
B. had done – would have been
C. had taken – wouldn’t have
D. would had taken – wouldn’t have
6. You .................a star now if you ..............the part in the film then.
A. might be – had been offered
B. might have been – had been offered
C. might be - were offered
D. might be – would be offered
7. If she ............ to change a job last year, she ..............to China next month.

A. did not decide – would go
B. had not decided – would have gone
C. had not decided – would go
D. has not decided – would go
8. If he ..................a good musician, he ................part in yesterday’s correct.
A. were – would have taken
B. would be – would have taken
C. were – would take
D. had been - would take
9. If You .............the movie late last night, you wouldn’t be so sleepy now.
A. haven’t watched
B. did watch
C. hadn’t watched
D. would have watched
10. If my candidate had won the election, I .................happy now.


A. am
B. would be
C. was
D. can be
Exersise 10: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences or that has
the same meaning to the original one,
1. I’ll help you if __________________.
A. you told me the truth
B. you tell me the truth

C. you will tell me the truth
D. you have told me the truth

2. I wouldn’t have got wet ____.
A. if I had an umbrella with me.

C. Unless I had had an umbrella with me

B. if I had had an umbrella with me

D. in case I had an umbrella with me

3. _____________ , he would not have had the accident yesterday.
A. If Peter driven more carefully
B. If had Peter driven more carefully
C. Had Peter driven more carefully
D. Unless Peter had driven more carefully
4. I didn’t listen to him and I didn’t succeed.
A. If I listened to him, I would have succeed.
B. If I had listened to him, I’d have succeeded.
C. If I had listened to him, I would succeed.
D. If I listened to him, I would succeed.
5. If he doesn’t apologize, I will never invite him here again.
A. Unless he apologizes, then I will never invite him here again.
B. Unless he apologizes, or I will never invite him here again.
C. Unless he doesn’t apologize, I will never invite him here again.
D. Unless he apologizes, I will never invite him here again.
6. I have to work tomorrow morning, so I can’t meet you.
A. If I don’t have to work tomorrow morning, I can meet you.
B. If I didn’t have to work tomorrow morning, I would meet you.
C. I could meet you if I don’t have to work tomorrow morning.
D. I can meet you if I didn’t have to work tomorrow morning.
7 Do your homework first and I’ll let you play the computer games.

A. I won’t allow you to do homework when you play the computer games.


B. Let’s play the computer games without doing your homework.
C. You are allowed to play the computer games without doing your homework.
D. Unless you do homework first, I won’t let you play the computer games.
8 I don’t have enough money with me now; otherwise I would buy that coat.
A. If I didn’t have money with me now, I would buy that coat.
B. If I had money with me now, I would buy that coat.
C. If I had money with me now, I wouldn’t buy that house.
D. If I didn’t have money with me now, I wouldn’t buy that house.
9.You drink too much coffee, that's why you can't sleep.
A. If you drank less coffee, you would be able to sleep.
B. You drink much coffee and you can sleep.
C. You wouldn’t sleep well if you hadn't drink any coffee.
D. You can sleep better without coffee.
10. san felt sick because she got caught in the rain.
A. If Susan got caught in the rain, she would felt sick.
B. If Susan hadn't got caught in the rain, she wouldn't have felt sick.
C. If Susan hadn't got caught in the rain, she wouldn't feel sick.
D. Susan got caught in the rain and she still felt sick.
11. He didn't hurry so he missed the plane.
A. If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the plane.
B. If he had hurried, he might catch the plane.
C. If he had hurried, he could have caught the plane.
D. He didn't miss the plane because he hurried.


Keys:
I. Conditionals

Exercise 1:
2. If he doesn’t take his umbrella, he’ll get wet.
3. if he won 1.000,000 he would buy a yatch.
4. If he hadn’t been fighting, he wouldn’t have got a black eye.
5. If she had set alarm, he wouldn’t have overslept.
6. If the weather was/were nice, they could/ would go.
7. If the police runs faster, he will catch the thief.
8. If he keeps bothering the dog, it will bite him.
Exercise 2:
1
I

2
J

3
D

4
A

5
G

6
B

7
H

8
C

9
F

10
E

Exercise 3:
1. had got me a birthday present, I would have got her one.
2. hadn’t made a mistake with our order, we would have paid them one time.
3. the climate wasn’t/ weren’t undergoing such radical changes, scientists wouldn’t be
so worried.
4. California have become an important area if they hadn’t found gold there.
5. wasn’t/ weren’t for the sunset, tourists wouldn’t be attracted/ go to that place.
6. hadn’t been a traffic jam on the motorway, I wouldn’t have been late for my
interview.
7. you, I would use a sunblock and then you wouldn’t go red.
8. had been paying attention to the road, the accident wouldn’t have happened.
Exercise 4:
2. snows
3.will keep

4. would move
5. will lend

6.should lose
7. will eat

8. should arrive

Exercise 5:
1. B

2. C

3.A

4. E

5. D


Exercise 6:
1. had listened

3. could have found 5. stays

2. would have stayed 4. will go

7. would leave 9. would be

6. was/were

8. could

10. didn’t have

Exercise 7:

1. won the contract if it hadn’t been for Debbie’s fantastic presentation/ won the
contract had it not been for Debbie’s fantastic presentation .
2. The eventual arrival of ferry, a fight would have broken out amongst the
passengers.
3. for the driver’s reaction, (some of) the passengers would have been injured.
4. Wendy turns up soon, we’ll have to cancel the meeting.
5. not for his daughter’s visits, Mr Jones would be quite lonely.
6. you need it, here’s my phone number.
7. you are back by midnight, you can go/ you agree to be back by midnight, you can
go.
8. not been for Officer Hughes, the robbers would have escaped
Exercise 8:
1. it not been for
2. (that) there are no changes to
3. you to apply now
4. I would have offered
5. in case it gets
6. it not for having/ I not having
7. people seen this film ten years ago.
8. on condition that
Exercise 9
1. D
6. A
Exercise 10:
1.B
7. D

2.A
7. C
2. B

8. B

3. C
8.A
3. C
9.A

4. A
9.C
4. B
10. B

5. C
10.B
5. D
11. C

6. B


II. Wishes
Exercise 1:
2. I wish he would stop talking. wish or polite

request implying dissatisfaction or lack of

hope

3. I wish Ann hadn’t cut my hair so short. regret about
4. I wish I hadn’t lost my earring.

the past

regret about the past

5. I wish I weren’t so shy. wish or polite

request implying dissatisfaction or lack of hope

6. I wish you wouldn’t spend so much money. wish or polite

request implying

dissatisfaction or lack of hope

Exercise 2:
2. I wish I lived in/ could move to the city centre.
3. I wish I hadn’t argued with my mother yesterday.
4. I wish I had cleaned my bedroom.
5. I wish I could afford to go on holiday.
Exercise 3:
2. I wish I hadn’t gone to bed so late. If I hadn’t gone to bed so late, I would have
waken up in time for work.
3. I wish I weren’t afraid of lions. If I weren’t afraid of lions, I would be able to/ could
go to the safari park with Michael.
4. I wish I had Fred’s address. If I had his address, I would be able to/ could write a
letter to him
5. I wish I hadn’t gone skiing. If I hadn’t gone skiing, I wouldn’t have broken my leg.
Exercise 4:
2. I wish I hadn’t been driving my car too fast.

3. I wish I hadn’t had that accident.
4. I wish I could control my temper.
5. I wish my wife would come and visit me.
6. I wish my leg didn’t hurt.


9. TÀI LIỆU THAM KHẢO
1. Destination B2 Grammar and Vocabulary
2. Destination C1&C2 Grammar and Vocabulary
3. First certificate Language practice. Grammar and Vocabulary. (Macmillan)
Written by Michael Vinc.
4. Advanced Language practice. Grammar and Vocabulary
5. Round up