Predictions (will, may and might)

Predictions (will, may and might)

By Misael Villalba

Predictions when you are certain

Will and won't

​Will and Won't (will not)

We use "will" and "won't" followed by the verb in infitive to make predictions about the future.

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Example: ​It will be sunny tomowrrow => There'll be lots of traffic tonight => She won't be here in time => It definitely won't rain tonight.

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​We can use the contracted version of will => 'll. We use Will/Won't followed by the verb in infinitive when we are certain about our prediction.

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Predictions when you are less certain

Will + Probably / Probably + Won't

​Will probably / Probably won't

We use "Probably" to talk about predictions you are not very certain about but it is very likely to happen.

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Examples: ​I'll probably go to the gym tonight => You probably won't see Karen tomorrow.

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Probably goes after will but it goes before won't.​

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Predictions when you are not certain

May and Might

​May and Might

We use May and Might to talk about a prediction that is possible but you are not certain if it will happen.

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​Example: He may be hungry when he gets home => There might not be any food on the flight.

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​There is no difference in meaning between may and might.

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Question with Will

Will in questions

​Will/Won't + Subject + Sentence

We use Will/Won't in questions at the beginning of the questions followed by the subject of the questions and the rest of the sentence.

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Examples: ​Will the exam be difficult? => Won't you go to school today?

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We don't use neither Will nor Might to ask questions. However, we use them to answer to them.

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Example:​ -WIll he get the job? -He might. I'm not sure.

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