verb
1
BAD : I hope that one day things would change.
GOOD : I hope that one day things will change.
BAD : I hope that you would think seriously about this matter.
GOOD : I hope that you will think seriously about this matter.
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You hope that someone will do something or that something will happen (NOT would ): 'I hope that you won't be offended if I don't come.
2
BAD : I hope you to have a good time at the party.
GOOD : I hope you have a good time at the party.
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When there is a change of subject after hope , use hope + that clause (NOT hope + to-v ): 'She hopes (that) you'll come again.' 'We hope (that) your parents enjoyed their stay.'
When there is no change of subject, use hope + to-v (or hope + that clause): 'She hopes to come again.' (= she hopes that she will come again) 'They hope to visit the Istana.' (=they hope (that) they will visit the Istana)
3
BAD : I deeply hope that there will never be another war.
GOOD : I sincerely hope that there will never be another war.
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sincerely hope (NOT deeply ): 'I sincerely hope that you will understand why we cannot come after all.'
4
BAD : Are you still unhappy? I don't hope so.
GOOD : Are you still unhappy? I hope not.
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When you wish that something previously mentioned is not true, use I hope not : 'Do you have to have another medical examination?' 'I hope not.'