SHOWING HOPE, WISH, AND PLAN IN ENGLISH
DEFINITION OR FUNCTION
Hope
Hope mainly expresses a desire that is possible or likely to happen.
How to use “Hope” Generally
We usually use:
S + hope + that + clause OR S + hope + to + infinitive
But, it's very common to drop 'that'.
a) I hope that you have a great time.
b) I hope that she passed the exam.
c) I hope to pass the exam.
d) I hope to get there early.
We can also use two short answers: 'I hope so' and 'I hope not'.
How to use “Hope” for the Present
We can use the Simple Present Tense (verb-1) or the Present Continuous Tense (Verb-ing).
Example:
a) I hope (that) his father is fine. (Simple Present)
b) I hope (that) Ana is coming here. (Present Continuous)
How to use “Hope” for the Future
We can use hope for future by adding “will/can/ to infinitive”
Example:
a) I hope that she will come to the party tomorrow.
b) I hope that he can teach next week.
c) I hope to make a new record next month.
Wish
Wish usually expresses a desire that is impossible or unlikely to happen/different in the present; to talk about regrets from the past; and to express hope for another person's success or happiness or pleasure on a particular occasion.
How to use “Wish”+ that + Simple Past Tense (Verb-2)
To talk about something that we would like to be different in the present or the future. It's used for things which are impossible or very unlikely.
Example:
a) I wish that I had a big house (I don't have a big house)
b) I wish that you lived close by (you don't live close by).
c) I wish that John wasn't busy tomorrow (he is busy tomorrow).
d) I wish I was rich . (you are poor)
e) I wish I could speak English (unfortunately, you cannot)
How to use “Wish” + that + Past Perfect (had + verb-3)
To talk about regrets from the past. These are things that have already happened but we wish they'd happened in a different way
Example:
a) I wish that I had studied harder at school. (I didn't study hard at school)
b) I wish that I had not eaten so much yesterday! (But I ate a lot yesterday.)
c) I wish that the train had been on time. (Unfortunately the train was late)
d) I wish I had taken the test. (You did not take the test)
How to use “Wish” to express for another person's success or happiness or pleasure on a particular occasion
S + wish + indirect object + direct object
Indirect object (whom you wish something for), whereas Direct object (your wish)
Example:
a) I wish you all the best.
b) We wish you every success in the future.
c) I wish you luck.
d) She wishes me luck on my competition.
e) I wish to see you.
How to answer:
- Thanks
- Thank you
Plan
Plan is a set of decisions about how to do something in the future.
How to plan something in the future?
We can use:
1. Plan
2. Will
3. Be going to
How to use “Plan to”
S + plan to + verb-1
Example:
a) I plan to go to your house tonight
b) I plan to sell my shoes
c) I plan to be there in five minutes
How to use “Will”
S + will + verb-1
Example:
a) I will buy some foods in canteen after this class
b) I will ask Ana to meet me tomorrow
c) She will help me cooking in the kitchen
How to use “Be going to”
S + is/am/are + going to + verb-1
Example:
a) I am going to go London next year
b) She is going to continue her study in Jakarta
c) They are going to plant red roses at school
EXAMPLE DIALOGUE 1
Aming : I
heard that you will participate in singing contest. Is that true?
Budi : Yes, it is. I will try my
best.
Aming : Nice! I hope that you
win the contest
Budi :
Thank you. I hope so too.
EXAMPLE DIALOGUE 2
Anya :
Happy birthday, Jack. I wish you every success in the future.
Jack :
Thanks, Anya.
Anya : I bring a present for
you.
Jack :
You are so kind. What is it?
Anya : Just open it.
Jack :
Wow! Is it a watch?
Anya : Yeah. I hope you like it.
I heard that your watch was broken.
Jack :
Sure, I like it. Thank you so much, Anya.
Anya : You are welcome. I’m glad
you like it.
EXAMPLE DIALOGUE 3
Blue : Excuse me. Can you help me,
please?
White : Sure. What can I do to help
you?
Blue :
Can you translate this Spanish for me?
White : Sure. It is easy.
Blue :
Thanks a bunch. I wish I could speak Spanish so that I can translate it by myself.
White :It’s a pleasure to help you
EXAMPLE 4
Revo :
Brio, have you heard that One Punch Man movie will release next week?
Brio : Really? I have not heard that.
Revo : Yes, really. I plan to
watch it. How about you?
Brio : Yeah. That’s great! I also want to
watch it. We can go together.
Revo : Sounds good!
The simple example of “Hope” and “Wish”, and “Plan”
1. I hope I am accepted in that company.
(You are possible to be accepted because you applied the job there)
2. I wish I had a new car.
(In fact, I do not have a new car) – different in the present
3. I wish I had studied harder at school.
(In fact, I did not study hard at school) - regret
4. Happy birthday, wish you all the best
(hope for another person’s success)
5. I plan to take an English course
(in future, I will take an English course)
Match the English words into Indonesian!
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