Syntax

Verbs of future expectation: expect and hope

Expect refers to things in the future which will probably happen.

• We expect him to pass the exam because he has studied so hard.
• She expects to get a big present for her birthday this year, because she didn't get a present last year.

Hope refers to things in the future which we personally would like to happen.

• I hope to receive an answer from him soon.
• Mike hopes to go to the beach tomorrow if the weather is good.

Hope and expect can be followed by the infinitive. Expect can take an object.

Expect (+ object) + infinitive with to

• We expect him to pass the exam.
• They expect to arrive on Saturday.

Hope + infinitive with to

• I hope to receive an answer from him soon.