Which is the correct way to use hopefully?
There are two ways of using the adverb hopefully. Traditionally it means ‘in a hopeful way’: She smiled at him hopefully. This sense has been used since the 17 th century, so it’s very well established. In the second half of the 20 th century, a new use developed, with the meaning ‘it is to be hoped that’: Hopefully we’ll see you tomorrow.
Is the sentence hopefully finished by next year correct?
And why is that according to Google Dictionary, the following sentence is correct: Hopefully, it should be finished by next year. It’s modifying the whole clause, not just the ‘verb complete’. And you better find a new study book, because the author of this one clearly did not understand either English or grammar. – John Lawler May 22 ’15 at 18:10
Can you use hopefully as an adverb in a sentence?
It’s certainly true that you can’t paraphrase hopefully as ‘it is hopeful that’. But this is no reason to ban its use as a sentence adverb: there are no grammatical rules that say the meaning of a word mustn’t be allowed to develop in this sort of way.
Why is the word hopefully incorrect in this sentence?
Closed 6 years ago. The reason why it’s incorrect is given in my study book: hopefully is an adverb, and yet it is not modifying a verb in this sentence. I don’t see how this is the case, because hopefully is modifying the verb complete. And why is that according to Google Dictionary, the following sentence is correct:
What’s the meaning of I hope we will meet again?
A complete search of the internet has found these results: i hope we will meet again is the most popular phrase on the web. More popular! But I hope we will meet again. election all the best for the future and I hope that we will meet again. I hope you will help me to keep my promise, and I hope we will all meet again on the Action Day in 2012.
How to use ” hope this will not happen again “?
“We are confident this will not happen again”. Let’s hope it will not happen again: The pace of negotiations should be slow, bargaining should be hard, and no magical breakthrough should be expected. Reforms have failed before; one can only hope that it will not happen again. I guarantee it will not happen again”.
Is the sentence’hope everything get well soon’correct?
You need another verb, for example: “Hope everything will get well soon” or “Hope everything does get well soon.” “Get well soon.” is an imperative that stands by itself. What are top 9 benefits that most seniors forget to claim? Seniors share their 9 special unknown benefits hacks! “Everything” indicates something non living.
And why is that according to Google Dictionary, the following sentence is correct: Hopefully, it should be finished by next year. It’s modifying the whole clause, not just the ‘verb complete’. And you better find a new study book, because the author of this one clearly did not understand either English or grammar. – John Lawler May 22 ’15 at 18:10