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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I hope you pass the test/will

Hi;

I hope you pass the test.
I hope you'll pass the test.

Does the second sentence sound wrong and awkward? If so, why?

THANKS!
  

Top answer

It does not sound awkward but it does sound unusual.

— Mister Micawber

  • It does not sound awkward but it does sound unusual.
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It does not sound awkward but it does sound unusual.
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Will you please please please tell me why? I don't understand. Emotion: sad
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Native speakers generally use present with future meaning in such dependent clauses.
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Is there any rule I can read about on this topic?

I hope a moderator will publish this post.
I hope a moderator publish this post.

Which one is better? The second one?

You're going to the party with us tomorrow. I hope you like it.
You're going to the party with us tomorrow. I hope you'll like it.

The second one again?
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Is there any rule I can read about on this topic?-- Well, you can read my previous post: that's the 'rule'. It's also included in this little slide show, for instance:
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