Complete the sentences. 1. I hoped that my brother … in a week. 2. … that my niece and nephew would go hiking the next day and there would be quiet at home. 3. I told you that his mother- in-law … . Well, I was wrong. 4. Did he tell you that his parents … the next year? Don’t believe it. 5. Did you really think that your cousin … in a month? 6. Did she really believe that her daughter … in two weeks? 7. I didn’t want to think that … after a while. I am greatly disappointed with your intentions. 8. I didn’t know that your grandfather … in summer. – I didn’t know myself!
Explanation: The verb "arrive" is used to describe someone reaching a destination or arriving at a certain place. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their hope that their brother will arrive within a week.
2. I hoped that my niece and nephew would go hiking the next day and there would be quiet at home.
Explanation: The speaker expresses their hope that their niece and nephew will go hiking the next day, which implies that they expect the house to be quiet and peaceful while they are away.
3. I told you that his mother-in-law would stay. Well, I was wrong.
Explanation: The speaker had previously informed the other person that his mother-in-law would stay, but now admits that they were mistaken in their belief. The use of "I was wrong" shows that the speaker's previous statement was incorrect.
4. Did he tell you that his parents would visit the next year? Don’t believe it.
Explanation: The speaker questions whether someone was informed by another person that his parents would visit the following year. However, they advise the other person not to believe this statement, indicating that it might not be true.
5. Did you really think that your cousin would come in a month?
Explanation: The speaker questions the other person's belief or expectation that their cousin would arrive within a month. The use of "did you really think" implies surprise or doubt regarding this belief.
6. Did she really believe that her daughter would come in two weeks?
Explanation: The speaker questions whether someone actually believed or had the expectation that their daughter would arrive within two weeks. The use of "did she really believe" suggests skepticism or uncertainty about this belief.
7. I didn’t want to think that you would change after a while. I am greatly disappointed with your intentions.
Explanation: The speaker expresses their disappointment with the other person's change in behavior or intentions over time. The use of "I didn't want to think" indicates that the speaker had hoped for a different outcome or behavior from the other person.
8. I didn’t know that your grandfather would visit in summer. – I didn’t know myself!
Explanation: The speaker expresses their surprise or lack of knowledge regarding the other person's grandfather visiting in the summer. The second part of the sentence ("I didn't know myself") emphasizes that the speaker was not aware of this information either.