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Olivier
is it right to say I hope your answer or I hope for your answer? what makes the difference? somebody told me that I hope your answer sounds bad English and I hope for your answer sounds better or I'll wait for your answer, can you help me? thanks I hope your answers.
20 cze 2014 06:39
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Pete from Boston
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Olivier: "I hope your answer" is definitely bad English. "Hope" as a verb usually takes the preposition "for" when it's followed by a noun. (The farmers are hoping FOR rain. Jack is hoping FOR a pay increase. etc). I hope FOR you answer is thus better -- although still not optimal in my opinion. I might suggest here a better fit might be "I await your answer." or "I'm waiting for your answer" or "I'm looking forward to getting your answer" or, simply, "I want your answer" or even "I need your answer." The reason is: when we use hope + for + something, it's usually implied that the "something" is desirable or sought-after. But an "answer" could bring bad news, as well as good -- in other words, you might not get the answer you want! So, if you're going to use "hope for" + "answer" you logically would (likely) say something like "I'm hoping for an affirmative answer" or "I'm hoping for the answer I've always wanted." (or something similar; in another words, "answer" in such a case would probably be modified to explain WHY it's hoped for). I hope that makes sense...
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20 czerwca 2014
Olivier
thanks peter, I am looking for partners in this website, I am new, I would like to know if you want an exchange, thanks for your answer.
20 czerwca 2014 · Odpowiedź
Pete from Boston
Sure. Just send me a message if I can be of assistance.
20 czerwca 2014 · Odpowiedź
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La Liseuse
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Yes - 'hope' is the wrong word for this situation. You could say: I'm looking forward to receiving your answer. or (more informally0 I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
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20 czerwca 2014
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Attila Németh
What you need is "I'm looking forward to see(/or read) your answers".. You don't need the word "hope" here.. Don't ever lose your hope for learning english :)
20 czerwca 2014
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