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HKGARY Posted 19 years ago
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About WISH

0 It is known that we never say "I wish I would ..." or "He wish he would "02br
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0 Probably because it's assumed one has full control over his/her will. 02br 02br 00 But show more context. 0-

— Marius Hancu

  • 0 Probably because it's assumed one has full control over his/her will.
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0 Probably because it's assumed one has full control over his/her will. 02br
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01cite10HKGARY12cite10It is known that we never say "I wish I would ..." or "He wish he would "12br
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10Hi Gary,02br
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00In the first person case, "wish" and "would" don't usually work well. Other than "I", "I wish he/she /they would" is fine. Mind you, the "wish
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0 If the second 01i00I02i00 is non-agentive, it should work all right.02br
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01i00I wish I would get more presents on my birthdays!02i02br
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