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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Different sentence forms

Are both sentences correct? If so, does the one with the "to form" also imply the event will be in the future?

1. I don't expect to pass the exam from the first try.
2. I don't expect that I will pass the exam from the first try.

I think the first sentence can imply that it is in the future. Do you agree?
  

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'expect' implies the future in both cases, so the rest of the sentence makes no difference. By the way, it's " on the first try". CJ

— CalifJim

  • 'expect' implies the future in both cases, so the rest of the sentence makes no difference.
  • By the way, it's " on the first try".
  • CJ
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'expect' implies the future in both cases, so the rest of the sentence makes no difference.

By the way, it's "on the first try".

CJ
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Thanks a lot CJ. I am glad you responded.
CalifJim'expect' implies the future in both cases, so the rest of the sentence makes no difference.
Got it. Just to confirm, sometimes sentences in the present tense can imply the future and they don’t necessary have to include “will” or other words that are related to the future, which was why I asked. Am I right?
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Anonymoussometimes sentences in the present tense can imply the future ...
Am I right?
Right.

CJ
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CalifJim Anonymoussometimes sentences in the present tense can imply the future ...Am I right?Right.CJ
Great. Many thanks for your help again.
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