We use
"I wish"
to express
regret
or
dissatisfaction
FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE
We use
"I WISH" + PAST SIMPLE OR PAST CONTINUOUS
I wish I had more money
I wish I weren't working at this moment
FOR THE FUTURE
Showing that it is not likely to happen
We use
"I WISH" + CONDITIONAL
I wish I would go to England next summer
FOR THE PAST
We use
"I WISH" + PAST PERFECT
I wish I had studied more for the exam
I wish I hadn't lied to my friend
IF THE WISH IS A GOOD ONE
We use
"I HOPE" + PRESENT SIMPLE OR WILL
I hope you feel well
I hope the war will stop soon
IF THE WISH IS ABOUT DOING SOMETHING DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE
We use
I WISH I COULD...
I wish I could hear it
I wish I could pass this subject
WE CAN REPLACE I WISH WITH IF I ONLY FOR EMPHASIS
If only I hadn't watched that film
If only I could speak English well
EXERCISES
http://www.better-english.com/grammar/wish1.htm
http://www.better-english.com/grammar/wish2.htm
http://www.better-english.com/grammar/wishes.htm
http://www.english-grammar-lessons.com/wish/menu.php
http://www.imparareinglese.co.uk/esercizi_inglese.htm
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