B1
hope vs wish
Hope is for things that may really happen (I hope you pass); wish is for things that are not true or are unlikely, and takes a past tense (I wish I had more time).
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hopeverb/hoʊp/ | Meaning to want something to happen and believe that it really could happen | Goes with — | Example I hope you pass your driving test tomorrow. |
| wishverb/wɪʃ/ | Meaning to want something that is not true now or is unlikely to happen | Goes with — | Example I wish I could speak Japanese. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Is it going to rain? I not.