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Old 20-Sep-2005, 07:05
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What cases is used inversion with the verb "to wish" in?
Is it correct to say so: "I wish did you come home"? As I know in British I would say: "I wish you came home". It means I am upset that you you are not at home. What about American English?
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Old 20-Sep-2005, 07:48
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We wouldn't invert there.
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Old 23-Sep-2005, 12:59
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Default Re: "to wish" in structures

I wish you were there .

I wish you were at home .

I wish you a good time .

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