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1. 14-6SubstitutingSofora That-
ClauseinConversational Responses
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2. Think,believeandhope
arefrequentlyfollowed
bysoinconversational
Englishinresponsetoa
yes/noquestion.
These are alternatives to yes, no, or I don’t know.
A: Is Ana from Peru?
B: I think so. (= I think that she is from Peru.)
A: Does Judy live in Dallas?
B: I believe so.
A: Did you pass the test?
B: I hope so.

3. Herearethenegative
answers:
These are alternatives to yes, no, or I don’t know.
A: Is Jack married?
B: I don’t think so. (= I don’t think that he is
married.)
A: Does Judy live near here?
B: I don’t believe so.
A: Did you forget your keys?
B: I hope not.

4. Hereareanswersifyou
arejustguessing:
These are alternatives to yes, no, or I don’t know.
A: Was Jack in class yesterday?
B: I don’t know. I guess so.
A: Did Judy go to Los Angeles last weekend?
B: I don’t know. I suppose so.
OR
I suppose not/I guess not.