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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I wish she had come / would have come.

We really missed Tina at the reception.
I did too. I wish she ..... .

A. came
B. had come
C. would have come

I can safely rule out option A, but both B and C look good to me - any help with deciding which one is correct and why would be greatly appreciated! (This is taken off a practice sheet for a grading test.)

Thanks in advance,
Santhe
  

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Hi, Tina's coming is a one-time action that didn't happen in the past. You want to regret it. You should use the past perfect: I wish she had come to the reception.

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  • Hi, Tina's coming is a one-time action that didn't happen in the past.
  • You want to regret it.
  • You should use the past perfect: I wish she had come to the reception.
  • Regards
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Hi,
Tina's coming is a one-time action that didn't happen in the past. You want to regret it.

You should use the past perfect:

I wish she had come to the reception.

Regards
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