Understanding Hopes and Expectations Quiz

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What does the term 'faint hope' imply?

A complete absence of expectations
A strong belief that success is likely
A very slight possibility of success (correct)
An overwhelming desire for failure

What does it mean to 'pin one's hopes' on something?

To have multiple backups for success
To disregard any chance of success
To attribute all belief in success to that factor (correct)
To maintain an ambiguous attitude toward success

Which of the following best describes a 'forlorn hope'?

An immediate and obvious opportunity
An optimistic belief in unforeseen rewards
A genuine expectation of failure (correct)
A very high and realistic chance of success

What does it mean to 'give up hope'?

To stop believing that something positive will happen (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be indicated by hopes that are 'growing'?

A steady increase in belief in success (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best suggests maintaining a belief in the possibility of future success?

Keeping alive hope (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by describing hopes that are 'shattered'?

Hopes that have been completely destroyed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'glimmer of hope' signify?

A very slight or faint indication of possibility (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'damaged beyond hope of repair' imply?

The item is completely beyond repair. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a sign of hope' typically signify?

A potential positive outcome. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is the phrase 'hope against hope' best understood?

To wish for something improbable. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'little hope that they will be found alive' suggest?

The possibility of survival is very low. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase indicates a strong expectation for future progress?

High hopes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

'The greatest hope lies in land settlement.' What does this imply?

Land settlement presents the best opportunities. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'false hope' refer to?

Expectations that are unlikely to be fulfilled. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How would you interpret 'hope of survival' in a medical context?

There is a possibility of recovery. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'my only hope is that' imply?

Success relies on a single expectation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a glimmer of hope' signify?

A minimal chance of success. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which description aligns with 'a beacon of hope'?

A guiding light toward positive outcomes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bitter tale of disappointed hopes' convey?

Unfulfilled aspirations leading to disappointment. (D) Signup and view all the answers

When someone has 'every hope of completing the project', what does it indicate?

Success is anticipated. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by 'your hopes and dreams'?

A collection of aspirations and goals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'considerable hope' suggest?

A significant possibility of success (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases describes an instance of 'boosted hopes'?

A sudden discovery leading to optimism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the phrase 'a faint hope'?

A very slight chance of achieving something (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the phrase 'keeping alive the hope'?

To maintain a sense of possibility despite uncertainty (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase indicates a sense of finality in the context of hope?

Holding onto one last hope (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'dash hopes'?

To extinguish enthusiasm and expectations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'her hopes faded' suggest?

Her expectations dwindled over time (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is consistent with 'expressing hope'?

Vocalizing one's aspirations or desires (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a vague hope' primarily indicate?

An uncertain belief in a possible outcome (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best represents a scenario with minimal expectations of success?

No hope in hell (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'renewed hope' imply?

Reestablished optimism about a situation (A) Signup and view all the answers

How should 'hope for the best' be interpreted?

Optimistically anticipating a positive outcome (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase indicates the maximum degree of expectation one can have?

High hopes for the future (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a ray of hope' symbolize?

A faint chance of improvement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the phrase 'the hope of reconciliation'?

An achievable goal of unity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hope against hope' suggest about a person's attitude?

Persisting in optimism despite unlikelihood (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the phrase 'bitter tale of disappointed hopes,' what does 'bitter' signify?

Painful realization of unfulfilled expectations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'your hopes and dreams' encompass?

Future expectations and aspirations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does 'hope of survival' generally relate to?

A critical chance of continuing life (D) Signup and view all the answers

When someone is said to have 'lost all hope,' it suggests what?

A complete lack of faith in future possibilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase implies a sense of urgency in someone’s expectation?

Last hope for survival (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hope as a Belief

Hope is a belief that something you want will happen.
Hope can be described with words like "considerable hope" or "fervent hope."
Hope can be "high" when people believe that something is likely to happen.
Hope can be "faint" or "slight" if it is weaker.
Hope can be "real" or "sincere" when it is strongly felt.
Hope can be "desperate" or "wild" when it is not based on reason.
Hope can be "false" or "forlorn" when it is unlikely to happen.
Hope can be "early" when it appears at the beginning of a situation.
Hope can be "last" when it is the only chance of something happening.
Hope can be "renewed" when it is revived after being lost.
Hope can be "sudden" when it appears unexpectedly.
Hope can be "lingering" when it continues for a long time.

Expressions of Hope

"Flicker of hope" is a small amount of hope.
"Glimmer of hope" is a small amount of hope, but it is more likely to happen than a "flicker of hope."
"Ray of hope" is a brighter and more likely hope.
"Spark of hope" is a small amount of hope that could grow into something bigger.
People can "cherish" hope, "entertain" hope, or "have" hope.
People can "express" or "voice" their hope.
People can "pin" their hope on something, meaning they are relying on it to happen.
People can "cling to" hope, meaning they are holding on to it very tightly.
People can "live in hope" when they are continuing to hope even though there is not much reason to.
People can "not hold out much hope" when they do not believe something is likely to happen.
People can "abandon hope," "give up hope," or "lose hope" when they no longer believe something will happen.
Hope can be "aroused," "brought," "given," "offered," or "raised."
Hope can be "boosted" when something makes it stronger.
Hope can be "jeopardized" when something threatens to destroy it.
Hope can be "dashed," "destroyed," "killed off," "shattered," or "wrecked."
Hope can "lie" in something or "rest" on something, meaning it depends on something else.
Hope can "grow" or "rise" when it becomes stronger.
Hope can "flare up" or "spring up suddenly."
Hope can "disappear" or "fade" when it becomes weaker.
Hope can be "beyond hope of repair" when it is impossible to fix something.
Hope can be "in hope of" something or "in the hope that" something will happen.
People can have "no hope," "every hope," "little hope," or "some hope".
People can have "grounds for hope" or "reason for hope" when there is a good chance that something will happen.
People can be "a hope in hell" which is an informal expression for "not very likely."

Hope as a Wish

People can have "high hopes" for something.
Hope can be "future" when it is about something that will happen in the future.
Hope can be "distant" when it is about something that is very far away in the future.
Hope can be "personal" when it is about something that is important to the person.
Hope can be "disappointed" or "unfulfilled" when it does not happen.
People can talk about someone's "championship hopes."
People can talk about someone's "medal hopes."

Hope as a Source of Help

Someone can be a "bright hope" for something.
Someone can be the "last hope" for something.
Someone can be a "medal hope" for a country.

The Verb "Hope"

People can "hope desperately," "hope fervently," "hope really," "hope sincerely," or "hope very much" that something will happen.
People can "dare hope" that something will happen.
People can "begin to hope" that something will happen.
People can "continue to hope" that something will happen.
People can "hope for" something.
People can "hope against hope" that something will happen, even though it is very unlikely.
People can "hope for the best," meaning they are hoping that something will happen successfully, even though it seems likely that it will not.

Collocations with Hope

Beacon of hope: Something that gives people hope.
Best hope: The most likely way for something to be successful.
False hope: Hope that is not real.
Fervent hope: A very strong hope.
Forlorn hope: A hope that is almost impossible.
Glimmer of hope: A small amount of hope.
Greatest hope: The hope that is most important.
Hope of mankind: The hope that all humans share.
Hope of peace: The hope that the world will be at peace.
Hope of reconciliation: The hope that people will be able to make peace again.
Hope of recovery: The hope that someone will get better.
Hope of rescue: The hope that someone will be saved.
Hope of salvation: The hope that someone will be saved from harm.
Hope of survival: The hope that someone will live.
Just hope: A small hope.
Message of hope: A message that gives people hope.
Only hope: The only chance for something to happen.
Ray of hope: A small amount of hope.
Reasonable hope: Hope that is based on reason.
Renewed hope: Hope that has come back again after being lost.
Sign of hope: Something that suggests that something good will happen.
Sincere hope: A genuine hope.
Symbol of hope: Something that represents hope.
Vague hope: A hope that is not very clear.
Vain hope: A hope that will never happen.

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Dive deep into the intricacies of hope-related phrases and their meanings with this quiz. Explore expressions like 'faint hope,' 'forlorn hope,' and 'glimmer of hope' to enhance your understanding of human emotions and expectations. Test your knowledge on the nuanced implications of different contexts involving hope.