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In the sentence "I wish I had studied harder," which tense is used after "wish"?

A Simple past
B Past perfect
C Present simple
D Future simple

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Wish + past perfect" expresses regret about the past. "I wish I had studied" = I didn't study, and I regret it.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In the sentence "I wish I had studied harder," which tense is used after "wish"?" is Option B: Past perfect.

The other options — A) Simple past, C) Present simple, D) Future simple — are incorrect for this IELTS Exam Prep question. As explained above: "Wish + past perfect" expresses regret about the past. "I wish I had studied" = I didn't study, and I regret it.

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