I think / I know / I hope + sentence
I think / I know / I hope + sentence means “think/know/hope + sentence: giving opinions and sharing information”. A whole sentence can follow think, know and hope: I think it is a good idea. Formation: think/know/hope + (that) + S + V
think/know/hope + sentence: giving opinions and sharing information
A1Formation
think/know/hope + (that) + S + V
Explanation
A whole sentence can follow think, know and hope: I think it is a good idea. I know she is busy. I hope you like it. In speech, that is usually dropped: I think (that) it is a good idea.
Examples
Note
To disagree softly, English prefers I don't think it's a good idea over I think it's not a good idea.
FAQ
I think / I know / I hope + sentence — what does it mean and how is it used?
think/know/hope + sentence: giving opinions and sharing information. A whole sentence can follow think, know and hope: I think it is a good idea. I know she is busy. I hope you like it. In speech, that is usually dropped: I think (that) it is a good idea.
I think / I know / I hope + sentence — how do you form it?
think/know/hope + (that) + S + V
I think / I know / I hope + sentence — any usage notes?
To disagree softly, English prefers I don't think it's a good idea over I think it's not a good idea.