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“WISH” AND PAST PERFECT
“Wish” is used with the past perfect to talk
about regrets about the past. This form is used
when it is too late for the wish to come true.

The past perfect is used to talk
about a regret in the past.

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SUBJECT “WISH” SUBJECT PAST PERFECT REST OF SENTENCE

“Wish” or “wishes,” The past perfect expresses
depending on the subject. regrets about the past.

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