Don't hope so or hope not?
Hi all,
Do you think it will rain?
a) I hope not
b) I don't hope so
it seems both correct to me but what's the most accurate?
If you can explain why that would be helpful.
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Answers · 4
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"I hope not" is the standard response.
Nobody says "I don't hope so". In theory, it is grammatically correct ( we can say "I don't think so", for example), but it is never used. In terms of usage, therefore, "I hope not" is the only correct response.
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A and B are all correct but A is appropriate because it makes your speaking have a good flow.
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In English we say A) I hope not - as in, I hope (it will) not (rain). You could say (B), but it is more common to say (A).
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"I hope not" is more direct. You are directly answering the question with a negative response because you are hoping it does NOT rain. Either are grammatically correct in this case.
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