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The characteristic of a wish is that it always begins with a clause Subject + wish, followed by a clause expressing the wish. These two clauses cannot be reversed.
The wish structure can be used to express a wish for something that is not true at present or to assume something contrary to reality. This usage is similar to structure conditional sentences type II.
In addition, to talk about our own wishes, we can change I wish equal If only.
Wish structure in the present in English
Affirmative: S + wish(es) + (that) + S + V-ed
Negative: S + wish(es) + (that) + S + not + V-ed
Structure If only: If only + (that) + S + (not) + V-ed
Note:
1. In formal cases, we use were instead was in the sentence. However, how to usewasis also accepted.
I wish I were a boy. I wish I was a boy.
She wishes she were a rich person. She wishes she were rich.
2. We can use could in sentence wish to express the ability to do something or the possibility of something happening.
How to use:
The wish structure can be used to express wishes, usually regrets about something that was not true in the past or assuming something contrary to the past. This usage is similar to structure conditional sentences type III.
Recipe:
Affirmation: S + wish(es) + (that) + S + had + V3
Negative: S + wish(es) + (that) + S + had not + V3
Structure If only: If only + (that) + S + had (not) + V3
For example:
Past tense sentence structure in English
The structure wish can be used to express a wish for something to happen or for something to be good in the future.
Future wish sentence structure in English
Confirm: S + wish(es) + (that) + S + would/could + V
Negative: S + wish(es) + (that) + S + would/could + not + V
Structure If only: If only + S + would/could + (not) + V
Note:
1. Us Do not use wish with things that are likely to happen in the future. Replace wish equal hope. For example:
2. We can use wish + would to talk about something we don't like, feel uncomfortable with and wish someone or that thing would change in the future. This structure is not used with individuals and things that cannot be changed (except the weather).
In formal situations, we can use wish with an infinitive to express one's own wishes instead would like. This structure does not exist in the present perfect tense.
For example:
Similar to above, we use wish with an infinitive to express a wish for someone to do something.
For example:
This is a structure used a lot in wishes, wishing someone to get something.
For example: