I wish I can play again. vs I wish I could play again.

The phrase 'I wish I could play again.' is correct, while 'I wish I can play again.' is incorrect. In English, when expressing a wish about a hypothetical or unlikely situation, we use 'could' instead of 'can.'

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I wish I can play again.

This phrase is incorrect. In English, when expressing a wish about a hypothetical or unlikely situation, we use 'could' instead of 'can.'

The correct form to express a wish about a hypothetical or unlikely situation is 'I wish I could play again.'

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Mar 21, 2015 ... Log in to Reply March 30, 2015 at 9:17 am. Jammer: Amazing! :Smile: I wish I can play again doe, :rainy: Log in to Reply May 15, 2015 at 2:42 ...
May 6, 2013 ... I wish i can play again! Just curious about your witch build though? It look so good! I myself still a novice so yeah, got any tip? Read more Show ...
Dec 20, 2011 ... hiii 3 years ago. I use to play the piano but i quit last year in october.. I wish i can play again so i can learn this song.. Read more Show less ...
Jun 19, 2013 ... Finally, if you could request a player by username would be a great addition. There are many times I play someone who I wish I can play again.

I wish I could play again.

This phrase is correct. In English, when expressing a wish about a hypothetical or unlikely situation, we use 'could' instead of 'can.'

Use this phrase to express a wish about playing again in a hypothetical or unlikely situation.

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10 Old-School Computer Games I Wish I Could Play Again. Posted January 7, 2015 by Bill Treadway. PREV. 1 of 21. NEXT ...
A: "I played outfield. I hated the infield because I never figured out all the bounces ." B: "I wish I could play again, but there isn't much opportunities around here."
Nov 3, 2014 ... AgentMuffin22 6 months ago. I wish I could play again lol... Beast win!! I would be super rusty. I can only clash. Read more Show less. Reply · 1 ...
Sep 21, 2014 ... Â I wish I could play again next year, but I will be off to the next level lacrosse.Â I encourage high school level players to try out for this team, it is ...

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I wish I can play again. vs I wish I could play again.