Dalam kehidupan sehari- hari, kita sering menyatakan wish dan hope. Keduanya memiliki arti yang hampir sama akan tetapi digunakan dalam situasi yang berbeda. Secara arti, hope diartikan sebagai sesuatu yang diinginkan terjadi di masa akan datang (something good that you want to happen in the future) atau menginginkan sesuatu agar menjadi kenyataan (to want something to be true). Sedangkan untuk wish, bisa merujuk pada harapan agar seseorang mendapatkan sesuatu yang baik misalnya saja kesuksesan dan kebahagiaan ( to hope for somebody’s success or happiness)
Untuk lebih jelasnya mengenai penggunaan wish dan hope, berikut pembahasannya.
Wish
- Wish sering digunakan dalam situasi yang tidak nyata atau bersifat imajinatif.
Contoh :
- I wish (that) I studied algebra ( I don’t study algebra)
- I wish (that) I had met you ( I didn’t meet you but I want to meet you)
Dari kedua contoh diatas, bisa kita simpulkan bahwa bentuk ini memiliki form :
wish + clause in past tense
- Wish kadang- kadang digunakan sebbagai ungkapan greeting (ungkapan selamat) dan harapan yang baik.
Contoh :
- I wish you a “lucky day”
- I wish him “happy birthday”
- I wish you “good luck”
Bentuk ini memiliki form :
wish + direct object + indirect object
- Wish untuk menyatakan penyesalan (regret) tentang kejadian lampau yang tidak pernah terjadi.
Contoh :
- I wish you had finished the work. ( you did not do the work)
- I wish I could have helped you ( I regret losing the opportunity to help you)
Form untuk bentuk ini adalah
wish + could/ would have + past participle
- Wish untuk sesuatu yang mungkin bisa terjadi di masa akan datang
Contoh :
- I wish to get higher salary ( Saya berharap untuk mendapatkan gaji yang lebih tinggi)
- I wish to come to your wedding party ( Saya berharap untuk bisa datang ke pesta pernikahanmu)
Form untuk bentuk ini adalah
wish + to infinitive
Hope
- Hope untuk menyatakan harapan yang baik (goodwill) akan tetapi dengan bentuk form yang berbeda dari wish yaitu hope + that clause
Contoh :
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- I hope (that) you have an unforgettable moment.
- I hope (that) you have a good time
- Hope untuk menyatakan sebuah kemungkinan tentang hasil yang diinginkan
Contoh :
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- I hope you can come to the party tomorrow.
- I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow
Itulah sekilas tentang penggunaan wish dan hope. Inilah saatnya ke soal latihan untuk lebih memperdalam pemahaman tentang materi ini. Berikut soal latihannya
Latihan Soal Wish dan Hope bahasa Inggris
1. Andy : What if we go together to Maerokoco on Sunday?
Liza : That’s a good idea. …
- I hope it won’t rain that day
- I wish you good luck
- I hope you can finish your homework on time
- I hope you have a good time
2. Ricky : Do you think our project will be successful?
Andin : …
- Good luck
- I hope so
- I do hope that everything will be fine
- I hope not
3. Linda : I get an e-mail informing that I have an interview next Monday.
Indah : …
- I hope so
- Good luck. I hope you get the job you’ve been dreaming of
- Let’s hope so
- I don’t hope you will be successful in your interview
4. Evan : Do you think Covid-19 will end soon?
Dimas : …
- Let’s hope not
- I hope not
- I hope they will do so to reduce the spread of Covid-19
- Hopefully it will end soon but it depends on actions from scientists, government and the society.
5. Dinda : I won the school debate competition, Icha.
Icha : That’s very great, Dinda. Congratulation on your achievement. …
Dinda : Thank you Icha, I hope so.
- I hope you will be successful in the next level competition
- I do not hope you reach your achievement
- I hope you won’t do so
- Let’s hope not
6. Alfa : You look so sad, Ris. what’s wrong?
Risa : My mother is sick and she is still hospitalized in the hospital for several days.
Alfa : …
- I wish good fortune always be with you
- I hope you have an enjoyable moment with your mother
- I hope she will get better soon in a day or two
- Good luck, Risa.
7. Adi : Do you think that we can erase poverty in Indonesia?
Adam : Yes, ….
- I hope not. I doubt about that
- I hope they won’t do so
- Let’s hope not.
- hopefully, we can reduce it in the slum areas
8. Erlin : I heard that you are getting a job interview. …
Reza : Thank you and the same to you.
- Have some fun
- Have a good time
- I wish you a success
- enjoy yourself
9. Risma : Happy Birtday Rama, …
Rama : Thanks Risma.
- I wish all your dreams come true
- I wish you Happy Birthday
- I wish to come to your party
- I wish I could have met you
10. Father : I am really proud of you, Dzaky. You deserve your success. You must be full of joy and happiness in your graduation day. ….
Dzaky : Thanks for your motivation, dad. I love you so much.
- Wish me luck
- I wish that you set your goals high and don’t stop until you reach them
- I wish to come to your graduation party
- Wishing you a happy day
11. Endra : Congratulation, Egi. This day is your special day for your wedding. ….
Egi : Thank you very much.
- I wish you a lovely and happiest wedding
- I wish you a success
- I wish you get a speed recovery
- wishing you find your own star
12. Siska : Congratulation, Rika. You are getting the first prize in the student badminton Tournament. I am very proud of your achievement. ….
Rika : Thank you and the same to you, Siska.
- Have a good time
- Best of luck
- I don’t think you can be successful to be professional badminton player
- I hope you achieve your dream to be professional badminton player.
13. Gilang : The Gigi 25th anniversary concert was so amazing last night. I think this is the best concert I’ve ever seen. Why didn’t you watch it, Draka?
Draka : …. but my father didn’t allow me to watch it.
- I wish I were at the concert.
- wish me luck, Gilang
- I wish to come to the concert
- I wish you a happy day
14. Farmer 1 : We are hoping to have an abundant harvest this season.
Farmer 2 : ….
- I hope not
- Let’s hope not
- I hope they will do so
- I hope so
15. Nadya : Warmest congratulations on the birth of your sweet baby girl, Nina. ….
Nina : Thank you Nadya.
- I hope you’ll get better soon in a day or two
- May you be happy and successful in your new life
- We wish you and your family every blessing
- I wish you get a speedy recovery
Demikian belajar wish dan hope dalam bahasa inggris serta soal latihannya. Semoga bermanfaat bagi Anda.