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    This document discusses two grammatical structures in English - wishes and subjunctives. It provides examples of three forms of wish (wish + would/could + verb, wish + past simple, wish + past perfect) and their uses. It also explains the subjunctive form, which is used to express wishes, preferences, or desired actions. Subjunctives follow certain verbs or expressions, taking the form of subject + verb/expression + that + subject + root verb + complement. Examples of common subjunctive triggers and their uses are given.

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    This document discusses two grammatical structures in English - wishes and subjunctives. It provides examples of three forms of wish (wish + would/could + verb, wish + past simple, wish + past perfect) and their uses. It also explains the subjunctive form, which is used to express wishes, preferences, or desired actions. Subjunctives follow certain verbs or expressions, taking the form of subject + verb/expression + that + subject + root verb + complement. Examples of common subjunctive triggers and their uses are given.

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    This document discusses two grammatical structures in English - wishes and subjunctives. It provides examples of three forms of wish (wish + would/could + verb, wish + past simple, wish + past perfect) and their uses. It also explains the subjunctive form, which is used to express wishes, preferences, or desired actions. Subjunctives follow certain verbs or expressions, taking the form of subject + verb/expression + that + subject + root verb + complement. Examples of common subjunctive triggers and their uses are given.

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    WISHES AND SUBJUNTIVES

    I Wishes: There are three forms of WISH in English.


    FORM USES EXAMPLES
    Wish + would/ could + root Usually refers to the future I wish she could come with us.
    of the verb
    A complaint about the present/ I wish my brother wouldn’t
    expresses a desire for change. shout at me.

    Note: wish + would can only be I wish he would be more polite


    used with different subjects. to his parents.
    Wish + Past Simple Refers to the present I wish I had a bigger room.

    Used to express dissatisfaction I wish my sister were still at


    with a present situation home.*
    Wish + Past Perfect Refers to the past I wish I had seen the film.

    Expresses regret about a past I wish I had been there last


    situation night.

    *Were is used as the form of be in all wishes about the present (This is the subjunctive
    form)
    Note: If only can replace I wish, and is often used to express a strong wish or deep
    regret.
    If only I had written sooner! If only I knew how to contact him. If only I were taller!

    II Subjunctives.

    Subjunctives are used for emphases and are no very common in everyday English. They
    express wishes, preferences, desires or actions which we want to happen. They are used
    with certain expressions. Look at the form:
    Subject + subj. verb or expression *+ that + subject + root of the verb + compl

     Verbs: ask, request, demand, insist, recommend, advise, propose


     Expressions: It is important,/essential/necessary/ imperative / vital that …
    I insist that you be here early tomorrow morning.
    They recommended that he stay at a small, family hotel.
    He suggested that we leave immediately
    It is important that you not be late.
    My grandmother insisted that the child be named after her (passive form)

    Note: I. Should can also be used after the verb suggest and recommend (especially in
    British English)
    My teacher recommends that we should use the Internet.
    II: The verbs above are often followed by gerunds without a change in the
    subject.
    He suggested going to the cinema tonight. She insisted on seeing us right away.

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