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I wish you could have sent me vs I wish if you had sent me

Both phrases are not correct in English. The correct form would be "I wish you had sent me". The use of "if" in the second phrase is unnecessary and incorrect.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 10273 views

I wish you could have sent me

This phrase is not correct in English. The correct form would be "I wish you had sent me".

The correct form of this phrase is "I wish you had sent me" when referring to a past action that did not happen.
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Alternatives:

  • I wish you had sent me

I wish if you had sent me

This phrase is not correct in English. The use of "if" in this context is unnecessary and incorrect.

The correct form of this phrase is "I wish you had sent me" when referring to a past action that did not happen.

Alternatives:

  • I wish you had sent me

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