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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Was or were

I wish every day were Christmas.

Is this right? Or should it be

I wish every day was Christmas.

please explain why.

Thank you

S
  

Top answer

We use the subjunctive mood after 'wish' to express ideas that are contrary to fact. I wish he were here.

— Philip

  • We use the subjunctive mood after 'wish' to express ideas that are contrary to fact.
  • I wish he were here.
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We use the subjunctive mood after 'wish' to express ideas that are contrary to fact.

I wish he were here.
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