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I wish / If only + subject + Past Perfect Tense

expresses regret for a past situation or action:

I wish (that)/ If only I hadn't eaten so much.

I wish (that) / If only our flight hadn't been delayed!

I wish (that) / If only you had been here with us yesterday.

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I wish (that) / if only + subject + Past Tense

To express a wish in the present or in the future.

I wish (that) / If only you were here. (= I’m sorry you’re not)I wish (that) / If only I had more free time! (I’m sorry I don’t)I wish (that) / If only I got an invitation to his party.

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I wish (that) / If only + subject + would

To complain about a behaviour that you disapprove or

To express impatience, annoyance or dissatisfaction with a present or future

action. I wish (that) / If only you would call more often!

I wish (that) / If only they would come with us.

I wish (that) / If only she would get home soon.

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To simply express that you want something to happen in the future (not

talking about wanting an action or situation to be different, and not talking about

impatience or annoyance) we use 'hope', not 'wish‘:

I hope it won’t rain tomorrow.

I hope you’ll call me soon.

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Presentation and exercises available at

http://englishteachermargarita.blogspot.com/