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Express yourself
Wish & HopeDo they really both mean the same thing?
Definitions for the American Heritage Dictionary Second College Edition
Wish: To have or feel a wish; want: I wish to know; I wish you were here
Hope: To wish for (something) with exception
Wish is often used to express the desire to have a present situation in a different way.
Hope can not be used this way.
Correct: I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow; I hope I can go to the game next week.
Incorrect: I wish it doesn't rain tomorrow. Correct: I wish I could go to the game next week.Let's Practice
(Wish) (Hope) A: Do you know what today is? A: I'm really excited for tomorrow's game. B: No, what? B: Who's playing? A: Today is the test day for Eiken.
Did you sign up?A: The Dodgers and the Yankees
Nomo versus IrabuB: No, I completely forgot.
I really wanted to take it this time.
I wish I had signed up.B: How did you get tickets?
You are so lucky. I'm jealous.
I hope it doesn't snow tomorrow.
Wish and hope are very similar. There are a few slight differences. Be careful and remember:
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! Good luck in school!
SEE YOU!!
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