Wishes and regrets.

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What is the structure used to express wishes about the present?

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The structure is 'wish + past simple'. For example, 'I wish I had a car.'

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What is the structure used to express regrets about the past?

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The structure is 'wish + past perfect'. For example, 'I wish I had studied harder.'

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How do you express a wish for a future possibility?

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Use 'wish + could + base form of the verb'. For example, 'I wish I could travel more.'

Front

What is the difference between 'wish' and 'if only'?

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Both express wishes, but 'if only' often conveys a stronger sense of regret.

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What is the correct form of 'wish' for a situation that is unlikely?

Back

Use 'wish + would'. For example, 'I wish it would stop raining.'

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

Back

Use 'wish + subject + would + base form of the verb'. For example, 'I wish he would call me.'

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What is the correct form of 'wish' for a past event that did not happen?

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Use 'wish + past perfect'. For example, 'I wish I had gone to the party.'

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What is the structure for expressing a desire for something that is not true?

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Use 'wish + past simple'. For example, 'I wish I were taller.'

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How do you express a wish about a habitual action?

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Use 'wish + subject + past simple'. For example, 'I wish she ate healthier.'

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What is the correct form of 'wish' for a future event that is uncertain?

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Use 'wish + could + base form of the verb'. For example, 'I wish I could win the lottery.'