He hopes that he ___ soon.

This question tests the correct tense usage in a subordinate clause expressing a future event, following a main clause in the present tense.

• will recover is the correct answer. The main clause “He hopes” is in the present tense. The subordinate clause describes an action expected to happen in the future, indicated by “soon.” Therefore, the future simple tense (“will recover”) is appropriate to express this future expectation.
• recovered is past tense, implying the recovery has already occurred, which contradicts the present hope and future indicator “soon.”
• has recovered is present perfect tense, indicating an action completed in the past with present relevance. This does not fit the context of a future event that is hoped for.
• recovers is present simple tense. While it can be used for habitual actions or scheduled future events, it is less natural than “will recover” for expressing a specific future event that is hoped for.