Question 1
The file was overwritten, and no copy was saved. Build the past regret: _____
Options: saves, I wish I had saved a copy before the file was overwritten.
Use the time and meaning cues to build each sentence in the correct order. One word does not belong.
Question 1
The file was overwritten, and no copy was saved. Build the past regret: _____
Options: saves, I wish I had saved a copy before the file was overwritten.
Question 2
She ignored the warning light yesterday and now regrets it. Build the sentence: _____
Options: She wishes she hadn't ignored the warning light yesterday., didn't
Question 3
We signed the agreement without asking for clarification. Build the past regret: _____
Options: asks, We wish we had asked for clarification before signing the agreement.
Question 4
The neighbours repeatedly leave rubbish by the door. Build the complaint about their behaviour: _____
Options: I wish the neighbours would stop leaving rubbish by the door., stops
Question 5
A colleague interrupts every briefing. Build Maya’s complaint about this repeated behaviour: _____
Options: doesn't, Maya wishes her colleague wouldn't interrupt every briefing.
Question 6
The heating repeatedly makes a clicking noise. Build the complaint about this changing situation: _____
Options: I wish the heating would stop making that clicking noise., stops
Question 7
The supplier has shipped the replacement part, so arrival tomorrow is realistic. Build the sentence: _____
Options: wish, I hope the replacement part arrives tomorrow.
Question 8
My visa was refused, so attending the conference is no longer possible. Build the unreal wish: _____
Options: I wish I could attend the conference, but my visa was refused., hope
Question 9
A colleague is starting a new job. Build the fixed expression offering good wishes: _____
Options: hope, We wish you all the best in your new role.
Question 10
You are about to present a difficult proposal. Ask your colleague for encouragement: _____
Options: Wish me luck before I present the proposal., Hope
Practise Build Regrets, Complaints, and Good Wishes with this interactive sentence-building exercise of 10 questions. Tap the words into the correct order to build each sentence, then submit to check your answers and get instant feedback on every sentence.
Practising grammar in real sentences — rather than memorising rules in isolation — is one of the most effective ways to make a structure stick. You can retry as many times as you like to build accuracy and confidence using Build Regrets, Complaints, and Good Wishes in everyday English.