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I Task Express Disappointment Present Situation Didn’t Construction

Task Express disappointment with the present situation: I have to do this task. I don't want to do it.
Answer 2
a If only I had done that task.
b I wish I didn’t have to do that task.
c I would do that task if I had to.
d I didn't want to do that task but I had to.
comment To express disappointment with the present situation we usually use the construction [ I + wish + Past Simple]. Other answers do not relate to the meaning.
topic exprssing hypothetical meaninig
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