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Awence
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Sentence examination

Post by Awence »

1 . i wish i had more time.

2. i wish i would have more time.


Please explain to me which is correct and why. Thanksssss
Buddhaheart
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Post by Buddhaheart »

I think both are acceptable. I prefer the 1st version. The modal “would” doesn’t really add any more meaning and in fact some grammarians would prefer not to see it there at all.
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