TO BE

Brenda wishes she were a doctor.

My friend wishes she were a singer.
I wish I were sleeping.
My mom wishes she were taking a nap.

NEGATIVE
Mike and Tom wish they weren’t so tired right now.
My friend wishes he weren’t in class now.
I wish I weren’t at home at the moment.
I wish I weren’t sick right now.

CAN – COULD
I wish I could fly.
My cousin wishes he could travel tomorrow.
My daughter wishes she could get better grades.
My mom wishes she could take a nap.
I wish I could travel to USA on my vacation.

NEGATIVE
I wish I couldn’t speak English.

Jess wishes he had a new computer.

My son wishes he bought more stickers.
He wishes he knew how to surf.
My daughter wishes she got better grades.
I wish I won the lottery.
I wish I studied more for the tests.
Claire wishes she didn’t have to clean her bedroom.
My friend wishes he didn’t have class tomorrow.
I wish I didn’t have to work on the holiday.
I wish I didn’t get tired so easily.
Maycon wishes Flamengo didn’t win the game.
I wish the sun didn’t set.

MAY – expressing a wish

May your brother get a good grade on his math exam.
May you have a good day at work.
May your cousin have a blast at her sweet sixteen party.
May our team win the basketball game tomorrow.
May you have a nice trip to Europe.
It’s so sad that Johnny’s grandma died. May she rest in peace.