Conditionals and Wishes

Type 2

Вымышленные (нереальные или маловероятные) ситуации в настоящем, будущем; советы.

If + Past Simple, WOULD V1

If I lived near the sea, I would swim every day. (BUT I don't live near the sea)

If I were you, I would accept his help. (advice)

Type 3

Вымышленные (нереальные) ситуации в прошлом.

If + Past Perfect, WOULD have V3

If I had heard the weather forecast, I wouldn't have gone for a walk. (BUT I went for a walk)

Wishes\Regrets

If only

I wish

Чтобы выразить сожаление по поводу настоящей или будущей ситуации:

If only/I wish + Past Simple

If only the weather was warm! (Now it's cold)

I wish I could take part in the competitions! (BUT I can't)

Чтобы выразить сожаление о действии в прошлом или желание изменить прошлое:

If only/Iwish + Past Perfect

If only I hadn't been so rude to him! (BUT I was and we quarreled)