Question

FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE CORRECT FORMS OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS.
1. I wish I ______ (be) the manager of this company.
2. Peter wishes he ______ (not buy) that car. It breaks down so often and causes him trouble.
3. Asley's mother wishes she ______ (do) well in the final exams next week.
4. Larry wishes he ______ (be) on a spa holiday relaxing rather than working in the office now.
5. Mary feels homesick. She wishes she ______ (be) in her home with her parents now.
6. I wish you ______ (bring) me a glass of water. I am very thirsty.
7. Karen wishes her father ______ (not go) to Russia on business. She misses him.
8. It was a very hot and sunny. I wish I ______ (take) my sunglasses and sun lotion with me.
9. You look overweight. I wish you ______ (attend) a gym this summer.
10. My father wishes he ______ (not forget) to take the camera with him. The view was wonderful.

Answer 1

Respuesta:

1.- I wish i were the manager....

2.- Peter wishes he didn't buy....

3.- Ashley's mother wishes she does well...

4.- Larry wishes he were on a spa...

5.- Mary feels homesick. She wishes she were in her home...

6.- I wish you brought me...

7.- Karen wishes her father didn't go to Russia....

8.- It was very hot and sunny. I wish i took my sunglasses...

9.- You look overweight. I wish you attend...

10.- My father wishes he didn't forget to take...

Explicación:

Nota: Cuando se habla de desear algo, técnicamente se puede decir "I wish i was" y "I wish i were". Ambos son válidos.

Pero gramáticamente hablando, utilizar "were" es más correcto, utiliza ese.

Espero haber ayudado, saludos.