ANNOYING HABITS I WISH/ IF ONLY

To show annoyance you can use ​ (a)   + adverbs like ​ (b)   ​ ​ , ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   .

• present continuous
• always
• constantly
• usually
• sometimes
• present simple
• past perfect

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In finding solutions to an irritating situation, you can start your ideas using:

• If only / I wish

• I dare you/ if only

• I wished/ You wished

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

My little brother screams so loudly...

• I wish he didn't make so much noise

• I wish he made so much noise

• I wish he wouldn't make so much noise

• I wish he will make so much noise

Sara always comes late to group work. I wish ___ _____ __ more punctual.

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

If only my children _____ ___ their phones away when we're having dinner.

(a)  

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Choose habits that are annoying:

• snoring, reading, screaming

• picking your nose, littering, snoring

• being messy, arguing with people on social media, using phone at the table

• telling jokes, making fun of people, cooking desserts

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

He never says thank you after you help him...

• I wish he would be more polite.

• If only he was more friendlier.

• If only he would show more gratefulness.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.1.1J

If only, Karl (a)   smoke, his lungs and physical conditioning would be better.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Choose the sentences that express the same idea as: "If only you didn't come late for work everyday.".

• I wish you would come in time for work.

• If only, Norma come late from home..

• I wish you would wake up earlier to start your labor

• If only you don't come in time for work.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Choose the right sentence

• Children love snacks and are their favorite.

• Children love snacks and snacks are their favorite. If only, they would don't eat too many.

• Children love snacks and these are their favorite. If only, they would not eat too many.

• Children loves snacks and snacks are their favorite.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A