5. Wish/if only + past (for present/future) + past perfect(for past regrets) Wish+ wouldto criticise Wish I would Hope+ present simple (or past simple to talkaboutthe past)
6. Otherexpressionswith PAST TENSES It’sabout time +PAST SIMPLE e.gIt’sabout time weleft I’drather e.g.I’dratheryoudidn’tsmokePast simple or It looks as if/as thoughPastperfect e.g.It looks as ifyouhadseen a ghost!