Manthan Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
The confusion using the verb "wish"
Hi
I get confused while using the verb "wish'. I have two sentences in mind. Please help me identify the correct one.
(1) I wish he goes to the market and picks up some fruits for me.
(2) I wish he go to the market and pick up some fruits.
Thank you.
I get confused while using the verb "wish'. I have two sentences in mind. Please help me identify the correct one.
(1) I wish he goes to the market and picks up some fruits for me.
(2) I wish he go to the market and pick up some fruits.
Thank you.
Top answer
When we use the word WISH , we use it with past tense: I wish he would go to the market for me. (I am wishing about the future) I wish he went to the market every day for me. (I am wishing about a regular activity) I wish he was going to the market for me right now.
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When we use the word WISH, we use it with past tense:
- I wish he would go to the market for me. (I am wishing about the future)
- I wish he went to the market every day for me. (I am wishing about a regular activity)
- I wish he was going to the market for me right now. (I am wishing about right now)
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