Wish/ If only

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What does 'wish' express in a sentence?

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'Wish' expresses a desire for something that is not true or not happening.

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How do you use 'wish' to talk about present unreal situations?

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Use 'wish' + subject + could + base form of the verb (e.g., I wish I could swim).

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How do you use 'wish' to talk about past unreal situations?

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Use 'wish' + subject + had + past participle (e.g., I wish I had studied harder).

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What is the structure for expressing wishes about future events?

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Use 'wish' + subject + would + base form of the verb (e.g., I wish it would stop raining).

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What is the difference between 'could' and 'would' in wishes?

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'Could' is used for present unreal situations, while 'would' is used for future unreal situations.

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How do you express a wish about someone else's ability?

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Use 'I wish [someone] could [verb]' (e.g., I wish she could dance).

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What is the correct form to express a wish about a current situation?

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Use 'wish' + subject + past simple (e.g., I wish I were taller).

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How do you express regret about a past action?

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Use 'wish' + subject + had + past participle (e.g., I wish I had gone to the party).

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What is the correct way to express a wish about a future event that is unlikely?

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Use 'wish' + subject + would + base form of the verb (e.g., I wish he would call me).

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How do you express a wish about a negative situation?

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Use 'wish' + subject + didn't + base form of the verb (e.g., I wish it didn't rain).