Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
We hope __________ by half past seven.
A) Arriving
B) To arrive
C) Arrive
D) Arrived

Answer 1

Hint: In order to find out the most appropriate word for the given sentence we first need to understand what infinities are.

Complete Answer:The infinite form of the verb is the verb in its basic form. The infinite type of verb is usually preceded by “to”. Example – I need to run everyday.
The to-infinite can be used to the purpose or intention of an action. Example- She came to collect her pay cheque.
Can be used as the subject of the sentence. Example- To be or not to be, is the question.
The verb hope in the sentence requires an object. Let us discuss the given options one by one.
>Option A) arriving
This option is incorrect because the sentence indicates that the action will happen sometime in future.
>Option B) to arrive
This option is correct because the infinite to arrive is serving the purpose in the sentence. Also the use of the word to arrive indicates that the action would take place in the near future.
>Option C) arrive
This option is incorrect because the sentence does not require an action verb.
>Option D) arrived
This option is incorrect because the sentence does not require an action verb.

Hence option ‘B’ is the correct answer.

Note: In order to answer such types of questions it is important to understand the difference between gerunds and infinitives.