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wish + would / past simple

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