I Wish / If Only

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What is the structure used to express wishes about the present using 'I wish'?

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

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How do you express a wish about a past event using 'I wish'?

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The structure is 'I wish + subject + past perfect verb'. For example, 'I wish I had gone to the party.'

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What is the difference between 'I wish' and 'If only'?

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Both express wishes, but 'If only' is often used for stronger feelings of regret or desire.

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How do you form a negative wish about the present?

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Use 'I wish + subject + didn't + base form of the verb'. For example, 'I wish he didn't smoke.'

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'I wish I __ (speak) to my parents about my problems.'?

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The correct form is 'had spoken'.

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What is the past perfect form of the verb 'to go'?

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The past perfect form is 'had gone'.

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How do you express regret about a past action using 'I wish'?

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Use 'I wish + subject + had + past participle'. For example, 'I wish I had studied harder.'

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What is the structure for expressing a wish about a future event?

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Use 'I wish + subject + would + base form of the verb'. For example, 'I wish it would stop raining.'

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What is the meaning of 'I wish I hadn't shouted at you'?

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It means the speaker regrets shouting and wishes they had not done it.

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

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Use 'I wish + subject + past simple verb'. For example, 'I wish they had a better job.'