Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.

1. I am ………………. a call from granny at 4 o’clock.

a) expecting
b) waiting
c) hoping

2. She is ………………… a baby.

a) waiting
b) hoping
c) expecting

3. I ……………….. for her till eleven and then I went home.

a) waited
b) hoped
c) expected

4. We are ………………… for a lot of rain this year.

a) hoping
b) expecting

5. We ……………….. to spend the summer in Atlanta.

a) expect
b) hope
c) Either could be used here

6. I ………………… her at 6 o’clock, but she didn’t come.

a) expected
b) hoped
c) waited

7. I can’t ………………… for the holidays!

a) hope
b) expect
c) wait

8. All employees are ………………… to start work at 8.30.

a) expected
b) hoped
c) waited

9. I …………………. you are all tired after your journey.

a) expect
b) hope
c) wait

Answers

1. I am expecting a call from granny at 4 o’clock.

2. She is expecting a baby.

3. I waited for her till eleven and then I went home.

4. We are hoping for a lot of rain this year.

5. We expect to spend the summer in Atlanta.

6. I expected her at 6 o’clock, but she didn’t come.

7. I can’t wait for the holidays!

8. All employees are expected to start work at 8.30.

9. I expect you are all tired after your journey.