Wish + simple past
You need money to buy new clothes.
I wish I had money to buy new clothes.
You got a 0 (zero) in your English exam.
I wish I had studied harder.
The telephone has been ringing for 5 minutes.
I wish somebody would answer it.
Your brother/sister has a new computer. You want it.
I wish I had a new computer.
Your brother/sister fought at school.
I wish I had been there to stop/help him/her.
The TV in your bedroom stopped working 3 weeks ago.
I wish someone would fix my Tv.
You have a chance to change "one thing" about "your country".
I wish I could change "one thing" about "my country".
Your parents went out to eat pizza. They didn't invite you because you misbehaved earlier.
I wish I had been a good (child).
Your parents shouted at you because of something you hadn't done. It was your brother's/sister's fault.
I wish they would listen to me (and reconsider).
I wish my brother/sister would take the blame/tell the truth.
Your handwriting is terrible.
I wish my handwriting was beautiful. /
I wish I had better handwriting.
I wish my handwriting could be better.
Your parents forgot your birthday.
I wish they had not forgotten my birthday.
3 people died in a car accident in front of your house because the driver was drunk.
I wish people would stop drinking and driving.