Future for speculation

What is the structure for expressing a high degree of certainty in the future?

• will + be + -ing verb

• might + verb

• could + verb

• may + verb

Which adverb can be used to show a very sure degree of certainty about the future?

• maybe

• perhaps

• definitely

• probably

What is the correct expression to show a high degree of certainty in the future?

• The government will raise interest rates this year.

• It is likely that the government will raise interest rates this year.

• It is probable that the government will raise interest rates this year.

• It is totally certain that the government will raise interest rates this year.

Which modal verb can be used to express a high degree of certainty about the future?

• will

• might

• could

• may

What is the correct way to express a prediction without evidence?

• It might rain tomorrow.

• It will rain tomorrow.

• It is probable that it will rain tomorrow.

• It may rain tomorrow.

Which expression can be used to show a very sure degree of certainty in the future?

• It is unlikely that the meeting is cancelled.

• It is possible that the meeting is cancelled.

• It is likely that the meeting is cancelled.

• It is probable that the meeting is cancelled.

What is the correct sentence pattern for expressing future certainty?

• Will definitely be making this

• Will maybe be making this

• Will probably be making this

• Will possibly be making this

Which expression can be used to show a sure degree of certainty in the future?

• There's not much chance that I'll finish this essay tonight.

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

• There's no chance that we'll ever win the lottery.

• There's a good chance that it'll snow this week.

What is the correct way to express a prediction with evidence?

• She will have been home by 8 o'clock.

• She is home by 8 o'clock.

• She will likely be home by 8 o'clock.

• She might be home by 8 o'clock.

Which expression can be used to show an almost sure degree of certainty in the future?

• There's no chance that we'll ever win the lottery.

• Ali's unlikely to be invited to the party.

• The government's likely to call an election soon.

• There's no way that my boss will give me the day off.