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No. See above.1-We use would after wish to express our annoyance or dissatisfaction.
I wish Sarah would come.
That means she'd indicated that she most probably won't [STRIKE]didn't[/STRIKE] come, [STRIKE]too much,[/STRIKE] but I want her to come.
Is my explanation correct?
I am not going to get into the usefulness of the image you attached. If you want to learn about the use of "wish", then try, for example,2-what about the image?
[STRIKE] Is[/STRIKE] Does the image [STRIKE]has[/STRIKE] have the same explanation,or could you suggest an alternative explanation? [STRIKE]in it more?[/STRIKE]
This image is taken from this book.No. See above.
I am not going to get into the usefulness of the image you attached. If you want to learn about the use of "wish", then try, for example,
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/wish

You don't necessarily know that she won't come. She may just be delayed.I wish Sarah would come.
I Know Sarah will not come. So I am annoyed or sorry for that. I want her to come.
I wish Sarah would come but I know [STRIKE]Sarah[/STRIKE] she [STRIKE]will not come.[/STRIKE] won't so I am annoyed. [STRIKE]or sorry for that.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]I want her to come.[/STRIKE] Redundant.
Is it correct ?
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