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E-Modul Expression of Congratulations and Hopes

EXPRESSION OF HOPES AND WISHES

E
xpression of Hopes/Wishes is used when someone want to make a wish for

him/her to be better, and when at the time someone is hoping for certain

matters or things. Moreover, there is a little difference between “hope”

and “wish”, let’s check it out!

Wish is usually used in the past tense, though it can be used in the

presents tense. If often talks about regrets or wants. Wish also most

commonly use in hypothetical (imagined/unreal) situations.

Hope works more for future tense, though it can be used for present

tense. It often focuses aspirations. For future hopes, the possibilities

remain open.

At least, there are two ways how to express hopes and wishes, as follows:

Subject + Hope/wish + Sentence

E.g. I hope you will perform well on the stage.

I wish you win the competition.

Subject + Hope to + V1 + Object/compliment

E.g. I hope to get a good mark in the test.

We hope to become a winner in this English competition.

Furthermore, to praise others that can be put before or after the expression

of congratulations, as follows:

I’m proud of you

Good luck!

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