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Teal lime Posted 8 years ago
Grammar
Expect
Which of the following two sentences is correct?
1) I expect him to be on time.
2) I expect that he will be on time.
If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
If so, which would you use?
Thank you.
Top answer
They're basically the same. However, 1) is more like the report of a command. ( I told him to be on time.
- They're basically the same.
- However, 1) is more like the report of a command.
- ( I told him to be on time.
- ) 2) is more like a prediction or even just an opinion.
- ( I think he will be on time.
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They're basically the same.
However, 1) is more like the report of a command. (I told him to be on time.)
2) is more like a prediction or even just an opinion. (I think he will be on time.)
CJ
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