Choice of using the subjunctive or not?

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Choice of using the subjunctive or not?

Could you please explain why, in the answer to the last question, there is a choice of using the subjunctive or not using it: - and I really hope he'll be happy!et j'espère vraiment qu'il SERA content ! 
et j'espère vraiment qu'il SOIT heureux !
Thank you
Asked 3 years ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Stewart,

It all depends on the degree of doubt of the outcome.

Personally, I would use the indicative future here, because of the 'vraiment'.

But I didn't write the exercise and the subjunctive isn't wrong if you get my meaning...

 

Choice of using the subjunctive or not?

Could you please explain why, in the answer to the last question, there is a choice of using the subjunctive or not using it: - and I really hope he'll be happy!et j'espère vraiment qu'il SERA content ! 
et j'espère vraiment qu'il SOIT heureux !
Thank you

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