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You wish you was 4'5 vs you wish you were 4'5

The correct phrase is 'you wish you were 4'5'. The use of 'were' is the correct past subjunctive form of the verb 'to be' in this context. 'Was' is the past indicative form, which is not suitable for expressing a hypothetical wish.

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You wish you was 4'5

This phrase is incorrect. 'Was' is the past indicative form of the verb 'to be' and is not appropriate for expressing a hypothetical wish.

The correct form to use in this context is 'you wish you were 4'5'. 'Were' is the past subjunctive form of the verb 'to be' and is used to express hypothetical situations or wishes.

you wish you were 4'5

This phrase is correct. 'Were' is the past subjunctive form of the verb 'to be' and is used to express hypothetical situations or wishes.

'You wish you were 4'5' is the correct way to express a hypothetical wish about someone's height. The past subjunctive form 'were' is used to indicate an unreal or hypothetical situation.
  • Sep 1, 2013 ... Doesn't this make you wish you were 4 – 5 years old again? When asked why Wong Koroluk chose to situate her business on Dunbar she ...

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