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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

I wish I was/were in London

Which sentence below is correct? Or are they both correct?

I wish I was in London. (This to me sounds correct.)

I wish I were in London. (This does not sound correct to me.)

Thanks in advance!
  

Top answer

You will hear both. When I hear was in this case, I cringe!

— Philip

  • You will hear both.
  • When I hear was in this case, I cringe!
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You will hear both. When I hear was in this case, I cringe!
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From one grammar site (http://www.dailywritingtips.com/i-wish-i-were):

With these examples, the choice is obvious because the words 'I wish' (or 'if only') make it clear that the speaker is talking about something that is not so. In such a case the subjunctive is called for:

I wish I we
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