Understanding the Correct Use of 'Hope' in Sentences

The video tutorial discusses a grammatical error in a proposal text. The error involves the incorrect use of 'in the hope to gain' instead of 'in the hope of gaining'. The instructor explains the correct grammatical structure and provides a corrected version of the sentence. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using 'in the hope of' followed by a gerund to convey the intended meaning accurately.

What is the museum hoping to achieve with its proposals?

• To renovate the museum entrance

• To organize a new exhibition

• To gain funds for a tropical butterfly conservatory

• To build a new art gallery

What is the error in the phrase 'in the hope TO gain'?

• It should be 'in the hope OF gaining'

• It should be 'in the hope FOR gain'

• It should be 'in the hope WITH gain'

• It should be 'in the hope BY gaining'

Which of the following is the correct usage?

• In the hope OF gaining

• In the hope FOR gaining

• In the hope BY gain

• In the hope TO gain

Why is 'in the hope TO gain' considered incorrect?

• Because 'hope' should be followed by 'by' and a verb

• Because 'hope' should be followed by 'for' and a noun

• Because 'hope' should be followed by 'to' and an infinitive

• Because 'hope' should be followed by 'of' and a gerund

What is the correct form of the sentence regarding the museum's proposals?

• In the hope FOR gaining funds to build a tropical butterfly conservatory.

• In the hope BY gaining funds to build a tropical butterfly conservatory.

• In the hope TO gain funds to build a tropical butterfly conservatory.

• In the hope OF gaining funds to build a tropical butterfly conservatory.