Rewrite the following sentences using a wish construction 1. It's a pity my computer is out of order. ......................................................................................................... 2. I'd like my younger brother to concentrate more on his studies. ......................................................................................................... 3. I'm sorry I don't have time to go to the cinema with you. ......................................................................................................... 4. It's a pity John can't come to my birthday party this weekend. .........................,............................................................................... 5. I'd like you to take me to the zoo after school. ........................................................................................................ 6. It's a pity it is raining heavily outside. ......................................................................................................... 7. It's a pity my favourite book is out of stock. ...................................................................................................,..... 8. I'm sorry I'm not old enough to drive car. ......................................................................................................... 9. It's pity they are having a class at the moment. ......................................................................................................... . 10. It's a pity my school doesn't organize outdoor activities. .........................................................................................................

Đỗ Bảo Dung

Để rewrite các câu trên bằng cấu trúc "wish", ta sử dụng công thức sau đây:
Wish + subject + past simple (câu đúng ở tương lai).

1. It's a pity that my computer is out of order.
--> Wish my computer wasn't out of order.

2. I'd like my younger brother to concentrate more on his studies.
--> I wish my younger brother would concentrate more on his studies.

3. I'm sorry I don't have time to go to the cinema with you.
--> I wish I had time to go to the cinema with you.

4. It's a pity John can't come to my birthday party this weekend.
--> I wish John could come to my birthday party this weekend.

5. I'd like you to take me to the zoo after school.
--> I wish you would take me to the zoo after school.

6. It's a pity it is raining heavily outside.
--> I wish it wasn't raining heavily outside.

7. It's a pity my favorite book is out of stock.
--> I wish my favorite book wasn't out of stock.

8. I'm sorry I'm not old enough to drive a car.
--> I wish I were old enough to drive a car.

9. It's a pity they are having a class at the moment.
--> I wish they weren't having a class at the moment.

10. It's a pity my school doesn't organize outdoor activities.
--> I wish my school organized outdoor activities.