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Kelly Tan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

I wish I can/could meet my wife in the hereafter.

I wish I can/could meet my wife in the hereafter.

Can I use either verb? Thank you.
  

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Kelly Tan Can I use either verb? No; only 'could'. NB: I wish I could meet her.

— Mister Micawber

  • Kelly Tan Can I use either verb?
  • No; only 'could'.
  • NB: I wish I could meet her.
  • I hope I can meet her.
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Kelly TanCan I use either verb?
No; only 'could'.

NB:

I wish I could meet her.
I hope I can meet her.
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Mister Micawber Kelly TanCan I use either verb?No; only 'could'.NB:I wish I could meet her.I hope I can meet her.
Thank you.
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Kelly TanI wish I can
You can't have this one. The present tense never occurs after "I wish".

CJ
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CalifJim Kelly TanI wish I canYou can't have this one. The present tense never occurs after "I wish".CJ
Thank you.
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