Unreal Past – Informative Worksheet- 5° d) Giving advice:
The Unreal Past is used to talk about situations that are If I were you, I would + base verb.
hypothetical, imaginary, or contrary to reality in the present,
past, or future. Although the verb is in the past form, it does not Example: If I were you, I would talk to the teacher.
refer to real past events, but to imagined situations.
3. Examples
1. When to Use the Unreal Past - If I had a car, I could drive to school.
- To talk about unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or
future (usually with 'If'). - I wish it were sunny today.
- To express wishes or regrets about the present or past.
- If I were taller, I could play basketball.
- To give advice using 'If I were you'.
- To imagine how things could be different. - I wish I had gone to the party last night.
2. Structures 4. Exercises
a) Unreal situations in the present/future: A) Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb:
If + subject + past simple, subject + would/could/might + base 1. If I ______ (be) rich, I would buy a big house.
verb.
2. I wish I ______ (can) speak French.
Example: If I had more time, I would travel around the world.
3. If I ______ (study) harder, I would pass the test.
b) Wishes about the present:
4. I wish I ______ (go) to the concert last weekend.
Wish + subject + past simple.
B) Rewrite the sentences using Unreal Past:
Example: I wish I knew how to dance.
1. I don’t have a bicycle. (If...)
c) Wishes about the past:
2. I’m not good at math. (I wish...)
Wish + subject + past perfect.
3. I didn’t visit my grandmother. (I wish...)
Example: I wish I had studied harder for the exam.
4. You should talk to your friend. (If I were you...)
