Hypothetical Meaning

I wish the government ______ more on renewable energy right now.

If only companies ______ reducing their carbon footprint ten years ago.

It's high time governments ______ action on inequality.

She behaves as if she ______ aware of the scale of the data privacy problem.

I'd rather the company ______ its carbon footprint before expanding.

Suppose we ______ invest in automation — what would happen to the workforce?

I wish I ______ the impact of deforestation before this project began.

It's about time the tech industry ______ responsibility for its digital footprint.

She acts as if the company ______ affected by automation at all.

I'd rather ______ on renewable energy than continue with fossil fuels.

I wish the government (act) on inequality decades ago — it is far worse now.

If only automation (not / displace) so many workers so quickly.

It's high time companies (start) taking data privacy seriously.

He speaks as if he (know) nothing about the impact of fossil fuels.

I'd rather the workforce (be) retrained before the redundancies began.

Suppose the company (reduce) its carbon footprint by 50% — how would investors react?

I regret that the company didn't tackle inequality sooner. ONLY
If ______ inequality sooner.

It's overdue for governments to address the climate crisis. TIME
It's high ______ the climate crisis.

She would prefer the company to switch to renewable energy. RATHER
She would ______ to renewable energy.

He doesn't understand the link between automation and inequality but speaks as if he does. AS
He speaks ______ about automation and inequality.

I wish the company would have invested in cybersecurity sooner.

It's high time the government takes action on carbon emissions.

She acts as if she knows everything about automation, but she is not an expert.