Tip: To talk about the future in English after hope, use the base form of the verb: e.g., “I hope I feel better,” not “I hope getting better.” Also, don’t forget little words like “some” before uncountable nouns like “medicine.” Grammar Practice: “Hope” and Simple Past Fill in the blanks: 1. I __ some medicine before bed. (take) 2. I hope Ion your better tomorrow. (feel) 3. My throat wassed on yand sore. (swell → use the adjective form) 4. Iyour sento bed early last night. (go) Answers: 1. took 2. feel 3. swollen 4. went