Wish
Common examples of WISH: I only wish it for your sake. What right has he not to wish to receive me into his family? I do not wish to take it on my conscience. We can run another test, if you wish. I wish the same for you. I wish to give everything to you. I wish to give her a surprise, you see. WISH: For unreal situations Meaning: Present unreal (Grammar: we use the past simple) - I wish I were taller. I wish I had a car. I wish I were muscular. Do you wish you were a professional athlete? I wish I were in Cuzco now. I wish I were a dolphin. Do you wish you had a mansion? My friend Ruth wishes she played volleyball perfectly now. I wish I could eat healthier, but I can’t. I love soda and pork. I wish I drank water every day, but I don’t like it much. Sorry! Meaning: Past unreal (Grammar: we use the past perfect) - ...