Test 12(wish clauses)

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What is a wish clause?

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A wish clause is a grammatical structure used to express a desire for something that is not true or is unlikely to happen. It often uses the subjunctive mood.

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How do you form a wish clause for a past event?

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Use 'wish' + past perfect (had + past participle). Example: 'I wish I had studied harder.'

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What is the structure for expressing wishes about present situations?

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Use 'wish' + simple past. Example: 'I wish I knew the answer.'

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What is the structure for expressing wishes about future situations?

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Use 'wish' + would + base form of the verb. Example: 'I wish he would call me.'

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What is the difference between 'wish' and 'hope'?

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'Wish' is used for unreal situations, while 'hope' is used for real possibilities.

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Complete the sentence: I wish I ____ (be) taller.

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were

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Complete the sentence: I wish they ____ (offer) me the job.

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had offered

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Complete the sentence: I wish you ____ (drive) more carefully.

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drove

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Complete the sentence: I wish he ____ (get) better soon.

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would get

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What is the correct form: I wish I ____ (take) the earlier train.

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had taken