Predictions: will, be going to, may/might

We use... to make predictions about the future, based on our personal opinions.

• Will

• won't

• be going to

• will not

We often use these phrases to express personal opinions.

• In my view/opinion

• I think/feel

• I expect (that)

• I'm sure (that)

We use... to make predictions that we are sure about, based on something we can see or something that we know.

• Be going to

• Probably

• Might

• May

We use the adverbs... to make a prediction with will or going to less certain or more certain.

• Will

• May

• probably

• definitely

We use probably and definitely after...

• will

• won't

We use probably an definitely before...

• won't

• will

We use these modal auxialiries to say that a prediction is possible. They mean "maybe or perhaps"

• will and may

• might and be going to

• may and might

Read and choose the correct prediction.

• We may not go on vacation this year.

• We may won't go on vacation this year.

Read and choose the correct sentence.

• It might later, so take an umbrella.

• It might rain later, so take an umbrella.

Read the idea and choose the correct prediction.

• He'll probably buy a new car next year.

• You're going to have a great vacation.

• In my view, Germany will win the next World Cup.

• Do you think she'll like her present?