I wish I were... (Is it correct?)

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I wish I were... (Is it correct?)

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Is this correct to say :

I wish I were a Doctor.
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Re: I wish I were... (Is it correct?)

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I wish I were a doctor. :ok:

It is correct English, but many speakers, even native speakers, would say:

I wish I was a doctor.

Note that it is doctor NOT Doctor. No need for capital letter, unless part of a name (I spoke to Dr Smith).
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