Delhi Judicial Services Pre Exam 2007

It has been raining for five days. I wish it _

Verified Answer
A. Would stop raining
B. Has stopped raining
C. Were to stop raining
D. Stopped raining

Explanation:

The phrase 'I wish' is used to express a desire for a situation to be different. When wishing for a change in a current or future situation, 'would + base verb' is commonly used. 'I wish it would stop raining' expresses a desire for the action of raining to cease.