I wish I weren’t so exhausted, then I could continue working. → If I weren’t so exhausted, I could go on working.

He wishes he could study, but homesickness prevents him. → If he weren’t homesick, he would be able to study.

He wishes he hadn’t behaved that way. → If he hadn’t behaved that way, he wouldn’t have been so sorry.

Peter wishes he had a balanced diet, then he would stay healthy. → If Peter had a balanced diet, he would stay healthy.

We wish environmental pollution didn’t have such bad effects, then we wouldn’t be worried. → If environmental pollution didn’t have such bad effects, we wouldn’t be worried.

I wish your handwriting was readable, then I wouldn’t have to type this paper. → If your handwriting was readable, I wouldn’t have to type this paper.

We wish natural resources weren’t used carelessly, then environmental pollution wouldn’t occur. → If natural resources weren’t used carelessly, environmental pollution wouldn’t occur.

I wish I could afford this book, then I could get the information I need. → If I could afford this book, it might give me the information I need.

Sally wished she could take a short break because she was too tired to continue working. → If Sally wasn’t so tired, she wouldn’t suggest taking a short break.

I wish you spoke slowly, then I could take notes of what you are saying. → If you spoke slowly, I would be able to take notes of what you are saying.