Предложения с "wish". Согласование времен.

In English, "wish sentences" are used to express desires or regrets about a situation that is contrary to reality or unlikely to happen. These sentences typically use the verb "wish" followed by a verb in the past simple or past continuous tense. The structure of wish sentences depends on the intended meaning and the tense of the verb used. Here are the main grammar rules and examples for constructing wish sentences:

1. Expressing a present or future desire:

   - Structure: Subject + wish + past simple verb

   - Example: I wish I had more free time. (expressing a desire for more free time)

2. Expressing a past regret or a wish for a different past outcome:

   - Structure: Subject + wish + past perfect verb

   - Example: She wishes she had studied harder for the exam. (expressing regret about not studying harder in the past)

3. Expressing a present or future regret about a current situation:

   - Structure: Subject + wish + past continuous verb

   - Example: They wish they were going on vacation with us. (expressing regret about not being able to go on vacation)

4. Expressing a hypothetical or unreal condition in the present:

   - Structure: Subject + wish + past simple verb 

   - Example: I wish it didn't rain every day. (expressing a hypothetical desire for the absence of rain)

5. Expressing a hypothetical or unreal condition in the past:

   - Structure: Subject + wish + past perfect verb 

   - Example: He wishes he had bought that car. (expressing a hypothetical desire to have bought the car in the past)

6. Expressing a hypothetical or unreal condition in the future:

   - Structure: Subject + wish + would + base form of the verb 

   - Example: We wish it would stop snowing tomorrow. (expressing a hypothetical desire for the snow to stop in the future)

It's important to note that in all wish sentences, the verb tense used after "wish" indicates the desired change or the regretted situation. These sentences often convey a sense of longing or dissatisfaction with the current reality.

Для обобщения различий: пункт 1 выражает желание или потребность в чем-то в настоящем или будущем, в то время как пункт 4 выражает гипотетическое или нереальное условие в настоящем. Использование глагола в прошедшем простом времени после слова "wish" в каждом случае означает желаемое изменение или улучшение.