Hi!
I want to know if you say were instead of was even when you are talking about a singular noun in "I wish" structure. For example, what would you say "I wish she were here now" or "I wish she was here now? The rule says we must use were, but I want to know what you say in real life.
To state something hypothetical or contrary to fact, to talk about something that isn't true or when they are being wishful, English speakers often use the Subjunctive Mood.
e.g.: "If I were a millionaire, I would sail the Seven Seas"
British English speakers use both in daily life. More educated speakers know that "were" is the more correct form, but we see "was" being widely used in most contexts.
Here's an insider tip from Cambridge exams:
You will not be marked down for using "was", even in the sections aimed at testing grammar.
