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    Hope and Wish: Uses in Context

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    The document discusses the uses of the verbs "hope" and "wish" in different contexts. It provides examples of how to use each verb to express possibilities in the past and future. "Hope" is used to express events that possibly happened or will happen, while "wish" expresses events that definitely did not or will not occur and are merely desires. Structures and examples are given for forming sentences with each verb in the past and future.

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    The document discusses the uses of the verbs "hope" and "wish" in different contexts. It provides examples of how to use each verb to express possibilities in the past and future. "Hope" is used to express events that possibly happened or will happen, while "wish" expresses events that definitely did not or will not occur and are merely desires. Structures and examples are given for forming sentences with each verb in the past and future.

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    The document discusses the uses of the verbs "hope" and "wish" in different contexts. It provides examples of how to use each verb to express possibilities in the past and future. "Hope" is used to express events that possibly happened or will happen, while "wish" expresses events that definitely did not or will not occur and are merely desires. Structures and examples are given for forming sentences with each verb in the past and future.

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    The document discusses the uses of the verbs "hope" and "wish" in different contexts. It provides examples of how to use each verb to express possibilities in the past and future. "Hope" is used to express events that possibly happened or will happen, while "wish" expresses events that definitely did not or will not occur and are merely desires. Structures and examples are given for forming sentences with each verb in the past and future.

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    HOPE AND

    WISH
    USES IN CONTEXT
    USING HOPE
    The verb hope is used to express:
     An event that possibly happened (Past).

     An event that will possibly happen (Future).

    In other words, there is a chance for an event to be


    real.
    HOPE IN THE PAST
    STRUCTURE FORMATION

    In order to express a possibility in the past, the


    following rule is followed:

    **Subject + hope + that* + **subject + simple past

    *The word “that” is optional in the sentence and can


    be excluded from it without alterating its meaning.
    ** The subject can be the same person or two different
    people.
    SOME EXAMPLES – N°1
    Let´s analyze some sentences.

    Antonio hopes (that) she enjoyed the party


    Subject Subject Simple
    past

    Explanation:
    This sentence expresses that Antonio does not know
    if she enjoyed the party but there is a possibility
    that it happened.
    SOME EXAMPLES – N°2

    We hope (that) they got to the airport on


    time.
    Subject Subject Simple past

    EXPLANATION
    According to the sentence, we as speakers are not sure if they
    got to the airport on time but there is a possibility for it to be
    a real fact.
    HOPE IN THE FUTURE
    STRUCTURE FORMATION

    To express a possibility in the future, the


    following rule is followed:

    **Subject + hope + that* + **subject + could – base form

    *The word “that” is optional in the sentence and can


    be excluded from it without alterating its meaning.
    **The subject can be the same person in both positions or
    two different people.
    SOME EXAMPLES – N°1

    Roger hopes (that) Sara could join the party.

    Subject Subject Base


    form

    EXPLANATION
    In this sentence, Roger is not sure if Sara will
    join the party but the chance is there.
    SOME EXAMPLES – N°2

    Katherine hopes (that) David could lend her some money.

    Subject Subject Base form

    EXPLANATION
    Although Katherine does not know if David will
    lend her some money, the event will probably
    take place in the future.
    USING WISH
    This verb is used to express that:
     An event definitely did not happen.

     An event definitely will not happen.

    Therefore, it is not possible.


    WISH IN THE PAST
    STRUCTURE FORMATION
    When writing sentences with “wish” the order should be:

    **Subject + wish + that* + **subject + past perfect

    *It is not necessary to use the word “that”.


    Omitting it does not cause any modification in the meaning of the
    sentence.
    ** The subject can be the same person in both positions or two
    different people.
    SOME EXAMPLES – N° 1
    Veronica wishes (that) they had called
    her. Subject Subject Past perfect

    EXPLANATION
    In this sentence, the event did not happen and it is
    just a desire.
    WISH IN THE FUTURE
    STRUCTURE FORMATION
    If the speaker needs to express that something
    definetely will not happen, the following formula
    is used:
    **Subject + wish + that* + **subject + could + base form

    *The word “that” is optional in the sentence and


    can be excluded from it without alterating its
    meaning.
    **The subject can be the same person in both
    positions or two different people.
    EXAMPLE N°1
    Paul wishes (that) they could train next week.
    Subject Subject Base form

    EXPLANATION
    In this case, the speaker means that they will not
    train next week. Paul is just expressing a desire.

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