• We use wish + past simple to express that we want a situation in the present (or future) to be different.. • I wish I spoke Italian.[r]
(1)ENGLISH 9 Language
focus 3
Teacher:
(2)MAIN POINTS
• The past simple
(3)I The past simple
1 Form
S + ved/bqt + o
Eg :
My mother cooked dinner
(4)I The past simple
2 Usage
- Past actions that are now finished
Eg: He went to school hours ago - Situation in the past
Eg: I lived in New York for 10 years - A series of actions in the past
Eg: He entered a room, lit a cigarette and smiled at the guests
(5)II The past simple with Wish
• We use wish + past simple to express that we want a situation in the present (or future) to be different
• I wish I spoke Italian (I don't speak Italian.) • I wish I had a big car (I don't have a big car.) • I wish I was on a beach (I'm in the office.)
(6)EXERCISE
EX 1: Fill verb in the blank
a Marry … me yesterday (meet) b My Father … for 10 years (die)
c You … me dolls last week (give) d My teacher … me last night (call) e He … it on Sunday (see)
(7)ANSWERS
a Met b Died c Gave d Called e Saw
(8)EXERCISE
EX 2: Write wishes you want in these situations
a You are not very tall
b You don’t have a computer c You draw very badly
(9)ANSWERS
a I wish I were taller
b I wish I had a computer
c I wish I drew very well
d I wish I knew many friends
e I wish I lived near school
(10)THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION