Definition

• We use 'hope' to talk about things in the present or future that we think have a good chance of happening.

Structure

1. S + hope + (that) + clause.

2. S + hope + to + infinitive.

Tenses

1. Hope for the present: We can use the present sime (mostly for stative verbs) or the present continuous.

   • I hope (that) it's sunny where you are.

   • I hope (that) she's having a wonderful time.

2. Hope for the future: We can use either the present simple (more common) or the future simple (less common).

   • I hope that she comes to the party tomorrow.

   • I hope that she'll come to the party tomorrow.

Definition

• We use 'wish' to talk about things that are impossible or unlikely.

Practice 1

• Choose the correct words given in the brackets to finish the sentences. (Chọn từ đúng ở trong ngoặc để hoàn thành câu.)

  1. I wish I (have/has/had) a lot of interesting books.

  2. I wish I (would meet/met/meet) her tomorrow.

  3. I wish I (is/were/am) your sister.

  4. I wish they (played/playing/play) soccer well.

Practice 2

• Give the correct form of the verbs given in brackets. (Cho dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.)

  1. I hope mom _______ (take) me home soon.

  2. I hope we ______ (get) good marks in the exam.

  3. I wish I _______ (can) be a doctor in the future.

  4. I wish I _______ (be) more handsome.