what is right?
When Tracey got to school and looked at the big building, she thought, “I wish I CAN'T run away,” but she knew it was impossible OR
When Tracey got to school and looked at the big building, she thought, “I wish I COULD run away,” but she knew it was impossible
AND WHY?

Question

what is right?
When Tracey got to school and looked at the big building, she thought, “I wish I CAN'T run away,” but she knew it was impossible OR 
When Tracey got to school and looked at the big building, she thought, “I wish I COULD run away,” but she knew it was impossible 
AND WHY?

Answer

COULD is right for two reasons.
1. With "I wish..." you need the subjunctive form, which is "could" instead of "can"
2. "Can't" is negative, sounding like she wishes she was unable to run away.

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