Hope + will/Wish + would

Common mistakes

I wish you will visit me again.
I hope you will visit me again.
I hope I could give you a more expensive gift.
I wish I could give you a more expensive gift.

1.	Hope is similar to a type 1 conditional and is followed by a clause in the present or future tense e.g.

I hope you enjoy your birthday.
I hope you will work hard.
I hope you would work hard.

2.	Wish is similar to a Type 2 or type 3 conditional and is followed by a clause with a verb in the past tense or the conditional.

I wish I could get a first class degree.
I wish I will get a first class degree.
I wish I hadn’t missed so many lectures.

3.	Wish can be followed by an object pronoun in the sense of hoping somebody will have or attain something good.
	Wish +someone + something

e.g.

I wish you a safe journey.

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Wish or hope?

Select the correct verb in the space provided.

I hope Check you impress the interview panel tomorrow. Correct!Sorry!Try again!
I hope Check they offer you a high salary. Correct!Sorry!Try again!
I wish Check you had a more conscientious attitude. Correct!Sorry!Try again!
We hope Check our son has a successful future. Correct!Sorry!Try again!
I wish Checkyou were more like your mother. Correct!Sorry!Try again!
We wish Check we had a more generous budget for the renovations. Correct!Sorry!Try again!
I hope CheckI never see that man again. Correct!Sorry!Try again!
I wish CheckI had not lost my temper with the client. Correct!Sorry!Try again!
We wish Check our pupils a safe journey and a memorable homestay. Correct!Sorry!Try again!
I hope Check you will never forget me. Correct!Sorry!Try again!

Sentence completion

Complete the following sentences:

e.g.	It is raining hard and we have planned a picnic for this afternoon. I hope .... Suggested answers: I hope it stops raining.
1.	You have failed your driving test 5 times already. I hope ..... I hope Check Your Answer: Suggested answers: I hope you pass next time. Tip: The verb should be in the present or future tense.
2.	You are going on holiday tomorrow. I hope ..... I hope Check Your Answer: Suggested answers: I hope you have a good time. Tip: The verb should be in the present or future tense.
3.	It’s cold (and I hate cold weather). I wish ..... I wish Check Your Answer: Suggested answers: I wish it were warmer. Tip: The verb should be in the conditional.
4.	Ray can’t come to my party tomorrow (and he’s my best friend). I wish ..... I wish Check Your Answer: Suggested answers: I wish he could come. Tip: The verb should be in the conditional.
5.	I need an IELTS score of 7 to get the scholarship. I hope ..... I hope Check Your Answer: Suggested answers: I hope I get a 7 or more. Tip: The verb should be in the present or future tense.
6.	I didn’t bring the map and now we’re lost. I wish ..... I wish Check Your Answer: Suggested answers: I wish I had brought the map/I wish I hadn’t forgotten the map. Tip: The verb should be in the past perfect tense.
7.	If I don’t lose some weight, I won’t win the race. I hope ..... I hope Check Your Answer: Suggested answers: I hope I lose some weight. Tip: The verb should be in the present or future tense.
8.	I have to work tomorrow (but I’d like to stay at home). I wish ..... I wish Check Your Answer: Suggested answers: I wish I could stay at home. Tip: The verb should be in the conditional.

I wish + would OR I hope + present tense

In this exercise, you have to read the scenario and then write a sentence with either wish + would or hope + present tense.

e.g.	It’s snowing and you want to go out, but not in the snow. What do you say? Answers: I wish it would stop snowing. OR I hope it stops snowing.
1.	The neighbour’s dog is barking and I can’t get to sleep. Check Your Answer: Answers: I wish it would stop barking. OR I hope it stops barking.
2.	I love flowers and it’s my birthday tomorrow. Check Your Answer: Answers: I wish someone would give me some flowers. OR I hope someone gives me some flowers.
3.	I’m waiting for my boyfriend. He’s late and I’m getting worried. Check Your Answer: Answers: I wish he would come soon. OR I hope he comes soon.
4.	I’ve applied for a place on the MBA programme, but the competition is fierce. Check Your Answer: Answers: I wish I were offered a place. OR I hope I am offered a place.
5.	I’ve been working in this job for 5 years without a pay rise. Check Your Answer: Answers: I wish they would give me a pay rise. OR I hope they give me a pay rise.
6.	My football team has not scored a goal all season. Check Your Answer: Answers: I wish they would score a goal. OR I hope they score a goal.