0
Chariot Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

hope, subjunctive or indicative?

I hope that he (finish finishes ) his homework on time.

Which is the correct choice?If the sentence is rewritten as "I hope that he will finish his homework on time", is it also correct? Thanks for your help.
  

Top answer

I'd definitely use "will" in that kind of sentence. => I hope he will finish his homework on time.

— Kangiten

  • I'd definitely use "will" in that kind of sentence.
  • => I hope he will finish his homework on time.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

3 Answers
0
I'd definitely use "will" in that kind of sentence.

=> I hope he will finish his homework on time.
0
0
Depends on context. E.g. you might also have:

I hope (that) he will have finished his homework by the time we need to leave, at about 7PM.
0
0
Indicative present or future is good. Not subjunctive.

CJ
0

Related Questions