Wishes in English Language Learning

Emily explains how to express wishes in English for the past, present, and future. She covers the use of 'could' and 'would' for future wishes, past tense for present wishes, and 'had' for past wishes. Additionally, she introduces 'if only' as an alternative way to express wishes.

What is a wish in the context of English language learning?

• A plan for future actions

• A desire for something that is impossible or unlikely to happen

• A desire for something that is likely to happen

• A statement of fact

Which of the following is used to express a wish about something you want to be able to do in the future?

• 'might'

• 'would'

• 'could'

• 'should'

How would you express a wish for something you simply want to happen in the future?

• I wish I should

• I wish I would

• I wish I could

• I wish I might

Which sentence correctly uses 'would' to express a future wish?

• I wish I had more money.

• I wish I knew how to swim.

• I wish the baby would stop crying.

• I wish I could fly.

What is the correct way to express a wish about being able to visit Paris in the future?

• I wish I might visit Paris.

• I wish I should visit Paris.

• I wish I could visit Paris.

• I wish I would visit Paris.

How do you express a wish about something you want to be happening right now?

• Using future tense verbs

• Using conditional verbs

• Using past tense verbs

• Using present tense verbs

Which of the following sentences correctly expresses a present wish?

• I wish I would have more money.

• I wish I have more money.

• I wish I had more money.

• I wish I will have more money.

What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' when expressing a wish?

• 'was' for all persons

• 'were' for all persons

• 'are' for all persons

• 'is' for all persons

Which sentence correctly uses 'were' to express a present wish?

• I wish I will be at the beach.

• I wish I am at the beach.

• I wish I were at the beach.

• I wish I was at the beach.

How do you express a wish about something that has already happened?

• Using 'had' and past tense verbs

• Using 'have' and present tense verbs

• Using 'will have' and future tense verbs

• Using 'would have' and conditional verbs