The flashcard explains that the structure 'I wish I was/were popular' is used to express disappointment about a present situation.
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| Task | Express disappointment with the present situation: I want to be popular. But I'm not. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 4 |
| a | If only I had been popular when I wanted. |
| b | If I were popular I would want it. |
| c | I would be popular if I wanted. |
| d | I wish I was/were popular. |
| comment | To express disappointment with the present situation we usually use the construction [ I + wish + Past Simple]. Other answers do not relate to the meaning. |
| topic | exprssing hypothetical meaninig |
| level | 2 |
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