Build Regrets, Complaints, and Good Wishes

Use the time and meaning cues to build each sentence in the correct order. One word does not belong.

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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.

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