wish/if only
I wish I (have) more time to travel.
had
I would rather you (stay) home tonight.
stayed
It's high time you (write) that email.
wrote
What is the meaning of this construction It's (high) time + SB + Past Simple
To say that something should be done now or in the future.
If only she (live) closer to us.
lived
She would rather he (apologize) for his mistake.
apologized
It's time he (start) preparing for his exams.
started
(=we should talk about it now) we talked about the problem.
It's high time
I wish they (know) how to play the piano.
knew
He would rather they (not go) to the party.
didn’t go
It's high time they (clean) the house.
cleaned
(=I prefer you do now) you studied the topic in detail.
I would rather
If only he (work) more efficiently.
worked
They would rather she (join) the conversation
joined
It's time she (look) for a new job.
looked
(=I really want to do) I spoke fluent Spanish.
I wish
Speak about the place you wish you were now
I wish/if only I was ...
Speak about the thing you would rather your teacher did today
I would rather she ...
Say what your friend should do now or in the future.
It's time my friend ...
Say your present regret
Perfect!