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posen
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 Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 12:30 am Post subject: could vs. would |
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Hi,
I'm wondering if the following sentences are acceptable?
If both are correct, what's the difference? Thanks in advance.
(a) I wish I were taller and could play basketball better than Jason.
(b) I wish I were taller and would play basketball better than Jason. |
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IanT
Joined: 13 Sep 2012
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Location: Spain
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Only A is OK.
You can't use wish and would for yourself, only when you wish someone else would do something.
Hope helps,
Ian
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