這屬于一種隱性考法，用虛擬語氣表達一種抱怨、后悔等情緒，主要體現(xiàn)虛擬語氣的關鍵詞有：if, if only, I only wish..., couldn’t have done something...without...等。
例：M: I wonder if you find my experience relevant to the job.
W: Yes, certainly, but if only you had sent in your application letter a week earlier.
Q: What does the woman imply?
A) The man is not suitable for the position.
B) The job has been given to someone else.
C) She had received only one application letter.
D) The application arrived a week earlier than expected.
