English grammar
I hope (that) + present simple
Say what you hope other people will like.
From the scene I hope they like Madrid
In short
After hope, use a normal sentence; that is optional: I hope they like it, I hope she cooks.
Your turn
Which one goes with they → like (no -s)?
Options: I hope they like the anchovies too. · I hope (that) they like Madrid. · I hope your mum cooks better than you.
Show answer
they → like (no -s) → I hope they like the anchovies too.
How it works
Hope takes an ordinary clause, often with that left out: I hope (that) they like Madrid.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
Take them some oranges. I hope they (blank) these.
Options: like · likes · liked
Show answer
Take them some oranges. I hope they like these.
Llévales naranjas. Espero que les gusten estas.
Good to know
The verb after hope isn't special - it just agrees normally with its own subject: they like, your mum cooks.
Good to know
For the future, the ordinary present or will both work: I hope they like it / I hope they'll like it.
hope + clause (that optional) I hope (that) they like Madrid.
Javi
I hope they like Madrid.
Espero que les guste Madrid.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: I hope they like the anchovies too · I hope your mum cooks better than you · I hope they like Madrid
Show answer
Javi
I hope they like Madrid.
Espero que les guste Madrid.
they → like (no -s) I hope they like the anchovies too.
Javi
I hope they like the anchovies too.
Espero que les gusten los boquerones también.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: I hope your mum cooks better than you · I hope they like the anchovies too · I hope they like Madrid
Show answer
Javi
I hope they like the anchovies too.
Espero que les gusten los boquerones también.
she/he/it → -s I hope your mum cooks better than you.
Tomás
I hope your mum cooks better than you.
Espero que tu mamá cocine mejor que tú.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: I hope your mum cooks better than you · I hope they like Madrid · I hope they like the anchovies too
Show answer
Tomás
I hope your mum cooks better than you.
Espero que tu mamá cocine mejor que tú.
the future: present or will I hope they like it / I hope they'll like it
Your turn
What goes with I hope they like it / I hope they'll like it?
Options: the future: present or will · hope + clause (that optional) · they → like (no -s)
Show answer
I hope they like it / I hope they'll like it → the future: present or will
Common mistake
Not likes or to like here. They = plural, no -s.
I hope they like the anchovies too.
Espero que les gusten los boquerones también.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| hope + clause (that optional) | I hope (that) they like Madrid. |
|---|---|
| they → like (no -s) | I hope they like the anchovies too. |
| she/he/it → -s | I hope your mum cooks better than you. |
| the future: present or will | I hope they like it / I hope they'll like it |
More lines from the story
- TomásTake them some oranges. I hope they like these.Llévales naranjas. Espero que les gusten estas.
- JaviI want to show them the city.Quiero enseñarles la ciudad.
- TomásNo? Yesterday you burnt the water for your coffee.¿No? Ayer se te quemó el agua del café.