A lovely moment in the film is when Jackie talks with Ruby about their intimate feelings in a mum-and-daughter conversation. Ruby asks her mum, “Do you ever wish I was deaf? '' highlighting the communication problems between deaf parents and their CODA children. In English, the formula I WISH PLUS A COMBINATION OF VERB TENSES expresses wishes for our future or complaints. I WISH + SIMPLE PAST expresses a wish in the present or in the future. Example: “I wish I was taller”. Now read these five situations and write sentences using I wish plus the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1- Jackie: “I’m sad I only communicate with Ruby with sign language.” (can speak)
2- Frank: “I’m frustrated my fishing business doesn’t produce a lot of money.” (earn more money)
3- Miles: “I’m timid.” (be more confident)
4- Mr. Villalobos: “I love music, and I love fame.” (be famous)
