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Future Probability

This presentation explores ways to express certainty and


uncertainty about the future in English. We'll cover various
grammatical structures and vocabulary.

by Іван Лисенко
Will/Won't: Making
Predictions
1 Simple Predictions 2 Spontaneous
Decisions
Use "will" for positive
predictions, "won't" for "Will" also expresses
negative. spontaneous decisions
made at the moment of
speaking.

3 Future Facts
It can describe scheduled events or future facts that are
already planned.
Going To: Talking About
the Future
1 Planning
Use "going to" for planned future events.

2 Predictions
It can also express predictions based on present
evidence.

3 Intention
Indicates a pre-planned intention or decision.
Modals: Expressing Possibility and Likelihood
May/Might Could
Express possibility, less certain than "will". Possibility, or a less definite plan than "will".

Should/Ought To Must
Express expectation or probability. Express strong probability or logical deduction.
Adverbs: Qualifying Probability
Certainty Possibility Uncertainty

Use adverbs like "certainly," Use adverbs like "possibly," Use adverbs like "probably,"
"definitely," "surely". "perhaps," "maybe". "likely," "unlikely".
Certain To: Expressing Certainty

High Probability Strong Prediction Inescapable Outcome


Emphasizes a nearly guaranteed Used when the likelihood is Suggests an event is almost
outcome. extremely high. inevitable.
Due To: Explaining
Reasons and Causes
Due To Indicates a reason or cause
for a future event.

Because Of Similar to "due to,"


emphasizes the cause.

As A Result Of Highlights the consequence


or outcome.
Putting It All Together

Planning Predictions
Use "going to" for scheduled Use "will" for spontaneous
events. predictions.

Possibility Reasons
Use modals like "may" or "might". Use "due to" to explain causes.

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