2016 · Q26
I wish I can help you.
EnglishSentence Improvement
- Amay help
- Bcould have helped
- Ccould help
- DNo improvement
Explanation
After 'wish' expressing a present unreal desire, the past modal 'could' is required: 'I wish I could help you.' 'Can' (original) is too factual, 'may' (A) is wrong in mood, and 'could have helped' (B) shifts it to the past.