Page 100 - Basic English Usage

122 100

3 Structures

expect + object
expect (+ object) + infinitive
expect + that-clause
expect so

I'm expecting a phone call.
! expect to see her on Sunday.
i'm expecting him to arrive soon.
! expect (that) he'll be here soon.
‘Is Lucy coming?’ ‘I expect so.' (See 311.1.)
hope for + object
hope + infinitive
hope + that-clause
hope so
I'm hoping for a letter from Eric.
| hope to go to America next month.
| hope that they get here soon. (See 162.)
‘Are the shops open tomorrow?’ ‘| hope so.’ (See 311.1.)

look forward to + object
look forward to... -ing

I'm looking forward to the holidays.
! look forward to hearing from you. (See 181.)

wait
wait and...
wait for + object
wait + infinitive
wait for + object + infinitive

‘Can | go now?’ ‘Wait.’
‘What's for supper?’ ‘Wait and see.’
I'm waiting for a phone call.
I'm waiting to hear from John.
['m waiting for John to phone.

want + object
want (+ object) + infinitive

! want a new Car.
! want to go home.
| want him to go home.

wish (+ object) + infinitive
wish + clause

! wish to see the manager. (formal)
! wish him to look at this. (formal)
| wish | had more money. (See 367.)