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  1. 23-Feb-2012, 12:36 #1
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    Default I wish _____

    I wish everything ________ so expensive.
    I gave the answer "weren't" but my teacher said I had to use "wouldn't be".
    I think that everything is expensive now, so I wish they "weren't" expensive, not "wouldn't be".
    What do you think? Please help me!
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    Default Re: I wish _____

    You are correct. Your teacher's version is not impossible for some speakers, but it is pretty unlikely.
    Context is important. Please provide enough for us to be able to deal effectively with your question.
    Your thread title should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.
    If you just want to know the meaning of a word, try OneLook Dictionary Search first.

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    Thanks. Your answer really helps!
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