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I wish I (have) more money! I hate being poor!
had
I can’t play the piano. = I wish I could play the piano. / I wish I would can play the piano.
I wish I could play the piano.
I’m at work. = I wish I weren't at work. / I wish I wouldn't be at work.
I wish I weren't at work.
I don’t have time to read books. = I wish I didn't have time to read books. / I wish I would have time to read books. / I wish I had time to read books.
I wish I had time to read books.
I can’t drive. = I wish I ___ drive.
could
My laptop is broken. [repair]
I wish I could repair my laptop.
The weather is so cold and wet. I hate it. [improve] = I wish ___
I wish the weather would improve.
I wish you (not, make) so much noise
wouldn't make
I wish you (be) quiet – I’m trying to listen to the radio. were / are / would be
were
I wish you (hurry) up – we’re going to be late!
would hurry
You’re driving far too fast. = I wish you _____ a bit.
would slow down
I wish your sister ___ asking to borrow money. It’s very annoying and we've already lent her a lot.
would stop
