Question

Even in a changing world, we cannot wishes away the monarchy and replace it with a democracy overnight.

• A. cannot wish away
• B. can never wishing out
• C. cannot wish out
• D. never wishes out
• E. No correction required.

Answer 1

The correct option is A cannot wish away

'Wishes' is the wrong usage of the verb. With the modals, we should use $V_1$ always.
Eg: He forgot to wish her.