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Anonymous  +  670739 Thu, 12 Feb 09 03:34 PM

 

   Please, I'd like to know if the sentences below are fine:

        If only you wouldn’t say bad words!

         If only you were here to help me!If only she could answer my call!If only he couldn’t complain all the time!If only I had a lot of money to make some  home improvements!

If only they hadn’t got/gotten so impatient!

If only you wouldn’t drive so fast!

If only we would share this prize!      

 

 

Ada   

  

 
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Clive  +  670744 Thu, 12 Feb 09 03:44 PM
Hi,
Yes, they are fine. You have a good understanding of this.

Clive
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Anonymous, 286 days ago

Thanks, Clive! Please, would you mind checking other sentences of the same style, please? Here they are:

                              If only he could complete the course!

                                If only you were less rude!If only they weren’t so foolish!If only she weren’t so dependent!If only we faced problems with good humor!If only she didn’t make so much mess!If only it would rain!If only you were different!

Thanks,

Ada

Clive  +  670791 Thu, 12 Feb 09 04:48 PM
Hi,
Also fine.

Clive
Clive
Anonymous, 286 days ago

Thanks a lot!

Best wishes,

Ada  

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