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How to Express Wishes in the Past, Present and Future

The phrase "I wish/If only…" is the most common structure used to talk about our wishes.

by Rosie 1 year ago2 weeks ago

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Learn How to Express Wishes in English.

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How to Express Wishes in English

There are three distinct types of I wish/ If only sentences:

Wish about the present.
Wish about the past.
Wish about the future.

Wishes about the Present

Wishes about the Past

Wishes about the Future

Wishes about the Future

Wishes about the Future

Wish vs. If only

Wish vs. If only

Expressing a wish, Subjunctive Mood, Wish/If only

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1The1Ghost1 says:

October 7, 2017 at 11:33 am

Thanks A million!
You’re great.

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444 says:

April 17, 2018 at 1:24 am

Good

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