JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 62

Question 62

Tenses

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: I wish I________ your age

  1. A.to be
  2. B.were
  3. C.to have been
  4. D.would be
  5. E.could be
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (were)

Explanation

After 'wish' for an unreal present situation, we use 'were' for all persons.