Complete the predictions with the words and phrases in the box. could be going to (x2) may not not going to probably unlikely will (x3) won’t 1 Tom won’t be there yet. Let’s face it, he’s always late. 2 A: So, do you think it’s likely you ________ get the job? B: Well, it’s ________ . Over 500 people have applied and I guess they’re ________ looking for someone with more experience than me. 3 I really don’t like the look of those black clouds. I’m sure there’s ________ be a big storm very soon. 4 Mia’s doing very well at school. I hope she ________ continue her studies at university. I’m sure she ________ make an excellent teacher. 5 We ________ be able to sell our house in the current weak economic climate but we’re ________ try. We ________ lucky and find the right buyer. You never know! 6 I’m sorry but I’m ________ be at work this week. The doctor said I have ’flu and must stay at home.
1. Tom won't be there yet. Let's face it, he's always late.
Based on the statement that Tom is always late, it is highly likely that he won't be there yet.
2. A: So, do you think it's likely you will get the job?
B: Well, it's unlikely. Over 500 people have applied and I guess they're probably looking for someone with more experience than me.
The person believes it is unlikely that they will get the job because there are over 500 applicants and they think the company is probably looking for someone with more experience.
3. I really don't like the look of those black clouds. I'm sure there's going to be a big storm very soon.
The speaker predicts that there will be a big storm very soon based on their observation of the black clouds.
4. Mia's doing very well at school. I hope she will continue her studies at university. I'm sure she will make an excellent teacher.
The speaker expresses their hope that Mia will continue her studies at university and predicts that she will make an excellent teacher based on her current performance at school.
5. We could be able to sell our house in the current weak economic climate but we're not going to try. We may not be lucky and find the right buyer. You never know!
The speaker suggests that it is possible for them to sell their house in the weak economic climate, but they have decided not to try because they may not be lucky and find the right buyer.
6. I'm sorry but I'm not going to be at work this week. The doctor said I have 'flu and must stay at home.
The speaker states that they will not be at work this week because they have the flu and the doctor has advised them to stay at home.
