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“What do you wish for?” she asked….                    

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I wish she didn’t ask me that! Just kidding… I mean, we all have dreams and hopes for ourselves. For today’s lesson, we will learn how to express our wishes. When we wish for something, it is generally something we wish to have or do in the future. However, in English, we will use the word “wish” + past tense verb .  Here are a few examples…

• I wish I lived  in New York.
• My sister wishes she worked  on a cruise ship.
• Dont you wish you were  rich!

So you see how that works? Even though we are not talking about the past, we need to use the past tense verb with “wish.” I wish I had known that before!

How about you try it? Here are some sentences. Write a response to each one, using the pattern we just talked about above.

1. My apartment is too small. (Example: I wish my apartment was bigger)
2. I am single.
3. I don’t have enough money to buy that boat.
4. I can’t play baseball very well.
5. I am too busy at work.
6. The subway in New York is really hot in the summer.
7. My teacher gives me a lot of homework everyday.

Now, why don’t you practice more by writing about what you wish for in your life?  Please feel free to email us you answers, or leave comments here on the blog. Remember, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future lessons, please let us know. Until next time, have fun studying!