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Future Probability with Modal Verbs

The document explains how to express certainty about the future using modal verbs and adverbs. It categorizes levels of certainty into very sure, sure, almost sure, and not sure, providing examples for each category. Additionally, it introduces other expressions and verbs that can convey future probabilities.

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Future Probability with Modal Verbs

The document explains how to express certainty about the future using modal verbs and adverbs. It categorizes levels of certainty into very sure, sure, almost sure, and not sure, providing examples for each category. Additionally, it introduces other expressions and verbs that can convey future probabilities.

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Future Probability

We can show how certain we are about the future by using modal
verbs and other expressions.

We can use modal verbs (such as will, might, may or could) and
adverbs (such as probably and definitely) to show how sure we are.
Very sure

People will definitely work from home more in the future.


Robots definitely won't replace all human jobs.

Sure

Donna will really enjoy this film.


You won't regret it.

Almost sure

We'll probably finish the project by tomorrow.


He probably won't have enough time.

Not sure

I might go to the party, but I'm not sure yet.


He hasn't studied much, so he might not pass the exam.

When you are not sure, we can also use may, could and may not. However, we don't usually
use could not to talk about the future.
Other expressions

We can also use other expressions such as be bound to and be


likely to, or verbs such as think and doubt.

Very sure

He's bound to feel nervous before his driving test.


She's certain to get that job!
He's certain that he'll get here on time.
There's no chance that we'll ever win the lottery.
There's no way that my boss will give me the day off.
Sure

I'm sure that you'll do well in the interview.


Are you sure that you won't be available?

Almost sure

The government's likely to call an election soon.


Ali's unlikely to be invited to the party.
There's a good chance that it'll snow this week.
There's not much chance that I'll finish this essay tonight.
She thinks he'll be able to help.
I don't think we'll have petrol-based cars in the future.
I doubt they'll have any trouble finding the address.
What do you expect mobile phones will be like in ten years' time?
Not sure

There's a chance that she'll be back at work


tomorrow.
There's a chance that he might come and visit
us next week.
I think we might see more of these problems in
the next few years.
I'm not sure that I'll be able to finish this
pizza!

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