Can you give me examples of "i wish you were here"?

I wish you were here with me right now. She wishes he were here to help her with the project. We wish they were here to celebrate with us. He wishes she were here to see the beautiful sunset. They wish he were here to give them advice.

Which is correct:
"i wish you were here" or "I wish you was here"?

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i wish you were here

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used to express a desire for someone to be present in a specific location. 'Were' is the past subjunctive form of the verb 'to be' in this context.

Examples:

I wish you were here with me right now.
She wishes he were here to help her with the project.
We wish they were here to celebrate with us.
He wishes she were here to see the beautiful sunset.
They wish he were here to give them advice.

I wish you was here

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

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Alternatives:

I wish you were here

The correct phrase is 'I wish you were here.' 'Were' is the correct past subjunctive form of the verb 'to be' in this context. 'I wish you was here' is incorrect because 'was' is the past tense form of 'to be,' not the subjunctive form.

Last updated: April 09, 2024

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Which is correct: "i wish you were here" or "I wish you was here"?

i wish you were here

I wish you was here

Which is correct:
"i wish you were here" or "I wish you was here"?