Wishes

Wishes

1. We want something to happen that is very impossible or unlikely to happen.

   • Past
     • Subject + wishes +2ndSubject + had + past perf v
       • Example
         • I wish that you had told me earlier that you weren't coming.
   • Present
     • Subject + wishes +2ndSubject + past tense verb
       • Example
         • She wishes she were at the beach
   • Future
     • Subject + wishes +2ndSubject + could/would + verb inf.
       • Would or could?
         • Would: we want to happen
         • Could: we want to be able to do
       • Example
         • I wish that baby would stop crying.
         • I wish I could visit Colombia