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I wish my mom lives vs I wish my mom live

The correct phrase is "I wish my mom lived." The verb "lived" should be used in this context because it is expressing a hypothetical or unreal situation. The phrase "I wish my mom live" is incorrect because it does not match the grammatical structure needed for this type of wish statement.

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I wish my mom lives

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "lives" should be changed to "lived" to match the correct grammatical structure for expressing a wish about an unreal or hypothetical situation.

The correct form is "I wish my mom lived." Use the past tense form of the verb (lived) to express a wish about something that is not true or possible in the present.
  • Remove. Momna Ejaz Humdani Ameen. October 28 at 5:36am. Remove. Mona Park. Remove. Mona Park I wish my mom lives 4 ever without any pain^^ Amin.
  • @UCBrowser i wish my MOM lives more 100 years. :) #LoveUCBrowser # WishWithUC #UCBrowser · View conversation Hide conversation. 4 retweets 1 like.
  • Embed Tweet. सोझो केटो @khadkarajan69 Oct 29. I wish my "MOM" lives 100 years. Re-Tweet it ! ✌ if you wish the same. 0 retweets 1 favorite. Reply.

Alternatives:

  • I wish my mom lived
  • I wish my mom were here
  • I wish my mom could be with me
  • I wish my mom was still alive
  • I wish my mom were still around

I wish my mom live

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "live" should be changed to "lived" to match the correct grammatical structure for expressing a wish about an unreal or hypothetical situation.

The correct form is "I wish my mom lived." Use the past tense form of the verb (lived) to express a wish about something that is not true or possible in the present.
  • ... made me who I'am" Happy B'day amma!! kiss emoticon love u soo much ♥ 70th b'day celebration. I wish my "mom" live 100 yrs. Kaumalie A DeSilva's photo.
  • May 12, 2010 ... I wish my mom live closer to me instead of on the other side of the globe. I miss her all the time. I made this thank you card that reflect my feeling ...
  • No because I wish my mom live 1000 years. Read moreShow less. Add a comment... MoreLoading... IzzaCupcake's Collections. A collection by IzzaCupcake.

Alternatives:

  • I wish my mom lived
  • I wish my mom were here
  • I wish my mom could be with me
  • I wish my mom was still alive
  • I wish my mom were still around

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