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With the following 4 contents, Mytour will introduce you to the structure, illustrative examples, and notes when using 'Wish' wishes.
Compilation of the finest English wishes
1. Wishing about something in the future.
2. Wishing about something unreal in the present.
3. Wishing about something unreal in the past.
4. Using 'Wish' with a noun phrase.
5. Some meaningful and significant wishes.
The Finest English Wishes
1. Wishing about something in the future
The future tense wish is used to express the desires, wishes of a person about something in the future (which may or may not come true, mostly without foundation)
Structure: S1 + wish(es) + S2 + would/could + V
Note: S1 & S2 can be the same subject.
- The verb 'wish' is conjugated according to the subject, with singular subjects like he/she/it using 'wishes', plural subjects 'wish' remains unchanged.
Example: She wishes she would be a philosopher when growing up.
2. Wishing about something unreal in the present
Wishing about something unreal in the present is used to express a desire for something unreal at present, contrary to what happens in reality.
Structure: S1 + wish(es) + S2 + VQK + O
Note: The verb 'to be' is conjugated as 'were' with all subjects in the sentence, regardless of singular or plural.
Example: I wish I were on the beach (I wish I were at the beach) - currently, I am working in the office
3. Wishing about something unreal in the past
Wishing about something unreal in the past is used to express a desire for something that did not happen in the past or to imagine something contrary to reality that happened in the past, often expressing regret about something that has passed.
Structure: S1 + wish(es) + S2 + had + VQKHT + O
Example: Ann wishes she hadn't purchased that shirt last week (Ann wishes she hadn't bought that shirt last week) - last week, Ann already bought that shirt.
4. Using 'Wish' with a noun phrase (NP) to convey wishes
Wishes are most commonly used on occasions, holidays, to wish someone a joyful and meaningful day, such as:
Wish you a Merry Christmas. (Wishing you a peaceful Christmas)
Mytour wishes you a Happy New Year. (Mytour sends you New Year's wishes for joy)
Wishing you a happy holiday.
We wish you all the best in the exam. (We wish you success in the exam)
I wish you health and wealth in this New year. (I wish you good health and prosperity in this new year)
5. Some Meaningful and Thought-Provoking English Wishes
- I wish I had enough money to travel around the world. (I wish I had enough money to travel the world)
- I wish the rain would stop in the afternoon. (I wish it would stop raining) - it's still raining this morning.
- I wish it were the weekend (I wish it were the weekend) - it's only Monday now.
- I wish you were here! (I wish you were here now) - he's not here now.
- He wishes he hadn't quit his job at this company. (He wishes he hadn't quit his job at this company) - he has already quit now.
- I wish they had attended the party with us yesterday. (I wish they had joined the party with us yesterday) - The fact is they didn't attend.
- I wish you had spoken the truth earlier. (I wish you had spoken the truth earlier) - showing resentment for speaking the truth too late.
- My sister wishes she had never come here. (My sister wishes she had never come here) - expressing regret.
