Question
Download Solution PDFDirections : Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative.
I wish
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is '1' i.e. I could help you .
Key Points
- The sentence requires the use of "I wish" followed by a past simple verb to express a desire or regret about a situation that is different from the current reality.
- Option 1 "I could help you" correctly fits this structure, expressing a wish that is contrary to the current situation (i.e., the speaker is unable to help).
- Options 2, 3, and 4 do not properly follow the correct structure for expressing wishes or do not convey the intended meaning.
Correct sentence: I wish I could help you.
Additional Information
- Expressing Wishes:
- Form: I wish + past simple (e.g., I wish I were taller).
- Usage: Used to express a desire for a situation that is different from reality, often to indicate regret or longing.
- Example: I wish I knew the answer (meaning the speaker does not know the answer in reality).
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