Idx | 1060 |
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Keyword | expect |
Sub Entry Number | 2 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | I expect that you will be able to come to the party. |
Correct Sentence | I hope that you will be able to come to the party. |
Cloze Error Sentence | I [[expect]] that you will be able to come to the party. |
Cloze Sentence | I [[hope]] that you will be able to come to the party. |
Cloze Answer | hope |
Choices | hope | expect |
Explanation | Use expect when you have a reason for thinking that something is going to happen: 'Her husband doesn't like travelling so I expect she'll come on her own.' Use hope to express a wish: 'I hope you have a safe journey.' |
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