I wish / If only

I wish / If only

1. For a wish about a present situation and an ability

   • I WISH + PERSON + PAST SIMPLE
     • I wish I had a better car
       • I wish I could speak japanese

2. To talk about past regrets

   • I WISH + PERSON+ PAST PERFECT ( had + past participle)
     • I wish I had studied harder for my maths exam. I have failed it!

3. To complain about a present situation

   • I WISH + PERSON DIFFERENT TO THE SUBJECT + WOULD + VERB
     • I wish my friend would be more punctual. She is always late!