Get that job! Lesson 3

The phrases show :

• probability/possibility.

• necessity.

• certainty.

• ability.

The phrases show :

• improbability.

• obligation.

• certainty.

• probability/possibility.

The phrases show :

• necessity.

• improbability.

• possibility.

• certainty.

The phrases show :

• obligation.

• necessity.

• ability.

• probability.

The phrases show :

• obligation.

• probability/possibility.

• certainty.

• improbability.

The phrases show :

• likelihood.

• ability.

• necessity.

• certainty.

Which of the following sentences expresses certainty?

• It must be his car in the parking lot.

• She might be at the party right now.

• It is expected that she will arrive at 7 PM.

• There’s a chance that it will rain tomorrow.

Which sentence expresses improbability?

• It is highly likely that she will accept the offer.

• She may well get the promotion soon.

• It’s almost certain that he will attend the meeting.

• It seems highly unlikely that they will finish the project by tomorrow.

Which sentence expresses necessity?

• It’s a given that the task will be completed by the deadline.

• It’s highly likely that we will finish the report by Friday.

• You must bring your ID to the meeting.

• It might be necessary to take a break soon.

Which of the following expresses obligation?

• I should finish this task by the end of the day.

• I’m supposed to finish this task by the end of the day.

• I could finish this task by the end of the day.

• I can finish this task by the end of the day.