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B2

English Grammar Exercises for B2 – Probability: present and future

5 exercícios

1. Do the underlined words refer to the present or future? Write P for present or F for future.

  • 1)
    Jo loves Adele. She’s bound to have her new CD.
  • 2)
    ‘Where’s Lucy?’ ‘She’ll be at her dance class.’
  • 3)
    Jack is likely to be angry when he realises what’s happening.
  • 4)
    £800 for a phone? You can’t be serious!
  • 5)
    I’ve reminded Sam about the appointment three times, so he shouldn’t forget.
  • 6)
    Our guests may leave before Hannah gets home.

2. How probable is it that Charlie will buy a new phone? Number the sentences (a-f) from 1 (most probable) to 6 (least probable).

  • a)
    Charlie will definitely buy a new phone.
  • b)
    Chances are Charlie will buy a new phone.
  • c)
    Charlie might buy a new phone.
  • d)
    Charlie is bound to buy a new phone.
  • e)
    Charlie won’t buy a new phone.
  • f)
    Charlie is very likely not to buy a new phone.

3. Underline the mistakes and write the sentences correctly.

  • 1)
    Don’t call Tara now – she’ll have dinner.
  • 2)
    We probably might not get home until tomorrow.
  • 3)
    The match will finish by now. Let’s see who won.
  • 4)
    Don’t touch the glass, you must hurt yourself.
  • 5)
    If you invite him, he’s bound he’ll come.
  • 6)
    I’m sure our team may not win the league.
  • 7)
    Chances are nobody can notice our mistake.
  • 8)
    Dad mustn’t be angry about my exam results – I haven’t told him yet!

4. Rewrite the sentences to include one of the words in brackets. Don’t change the meaning.

  • 1)
    It’s likely to be cold next month. (chances / bound)
  • 2)
    If you work hard, I expect you’ll do well in your exam. (could / should)
  • 3)
    It isn’t possible that the message is from John – he hasn’t got a phone. (may not / can’t)
  • 4)
    It’s certain that Kate will get the job. (bound / likely)
  • 5)
    The only possibility is that this is the wrong key. (chances / must)
  • 6)
    I think it’s unlikely our school team will win the league. (can’t / will)
  • 7)
    I assume Harry has left the hotel by now. (will / could)
  • 8)
    It’s possible that the hackers don’t live in the same country. (could / might)
  • 9)
    My grandparents will probably emigrate when they retire. (chances / must)
  • 10)
    I assume your teachers are enjoying the holiday. (will / chances)

5. Challenge!

  • Challenge!
  • Complete the five sentences about yourself.
  • 1)
    The chances are I .
  • 2)
    This evening, I might .
  • 3)
    If I’m lucky, I should .
  • 4)
    I’m not likely to .
  • 5)
    I’m bound to .

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