JAMB Use of English 2021 Question 26

Question 26

Tenses

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap: I wish I ... your age.

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

Answer: B (were)

Explanation

For an unreal present wish we use 'were' after 'I wish': 'I wish I were your age.'