7-Predictions

7-Predictions

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Deductions

about the present

• Must: we are sure that something is true or it's the only realistic possibility.

• Have to / has to: we are sure something is true.

• Can't: we are sure that something is not possible or true.

Examples

• This must be her house. I can see her car in the garage.

• It can't be far now. We've been driving for hours.

• These aren't my headphones. They have to be someone else's.

Multiple Select

He ______ live near here because he always walks to work.

• must

• has to

• can't

Multiple Select

This ______ be Karen's coat. It's too big!

• must

• has to

• can't

Poll

Are you excited about the future? Tell me why.

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

Why do people try to predict the future?

Poll

What's the most common topic people may say when they make predictions?

• the weather

• sport results

• financial markets

• political elections

• consumer behavior

Predictions

• Will: based on our own beliefs / opinions.

• Going to: based on present evidence.

• Might / May: less sure about / possibility.

Examples

• I think tomorrow will be colder than today.

• We will probably watch Loki tonight.

• I probably won't be late next class.

• The sky is very black. It's going to rain.

• We might go out on Friday night.

• I may not come to class tomorrow.

Multiple Choice

We ______ use holograms to attend meetings without leaving home.

• going to

• may

• might

• will

Multiple Choice

Really? I'm not sure. We ______ have a choice, you know!

• going to

• may

• might not

• will

Multiple Choice

It's 8.30! You _____ miss your train!

• are going to

• may

• might not

• will

Multiple Choice

Everyone ______ eat 3D-printed food they can download in minutes.

• going to

• may

• might

• will

Multiple Choice

Maybe, but you never know. Space travel ______ become more common than you think!.

• going to

• may

• might

• will

Multiple Choice

I crashed the company car. My boss _____ be very happy!

• isn't going to

• may

• might

• will