PB B2 3.2 Grammar (Workbook)

Grammar: Expressing certainty and probability

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words and phrases below.

1. The company has been very profitable, so it ​ (a)   will open more stores.

2. With recent sponsorship deals, they ​ (b)   increase their revenue even more.

3. The CEO ​ (c)   make an announcement about the company's plans at three o'clock this afternoon.

• 's unlikely that
• 're unlikely to
• 's due to

Grammar: Expressing certainty and probability

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words and phrases below.

4. They've recently increased the dividend, so it ​ (a)    shareholders will complain.

5. Their brand is incredibly popular, so they ​ (b)   have problems getting celebrity endorsement.

6. Profitability will ​ (c)   continue to increase as the company grows.

• 's unlikely that
• 're unlikely to
• probably

Grammar: Expressing certainty and probability

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

The marketing strategy is certain to be a success. (definitely)

=> The marketing strategy __________________

Answer should be in phrases, not a full sentence.

Example: definitely will a success.

Grammar: Expressing certainty and probability

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

They'll probably open a new store in Tokyo.

=> __________________ (probable) they'll open a new store in Tokyo.

Answer should be in phrases, not a full sentence.

Example: definitely will a success.

Grammar: Expressing certainty and probability

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

They're going to launch a new line next week. (due)

=> __________________ launch a new line next week.

Answer should be in phrases, not a full sentence.

Example: definitely will a success.

Grammar: Expressing certainty and probability

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

Sales probably won't drop next quarter. (improbable)

=> __________________ sales will drop next quarter.

Answer should be in phrases, not a full sentence.

Example: definitely will a success.

Grammar: Expressing certainty and probability

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

It's unlikely that the competition will be as successful. (unlikely)

=> The competition __________________

Answer should be in phrases, not a full sentence.

Example: definitely will a success.

Grammar: Expressing certainty and probability

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

We're likely to sign a sponsorship deal at the next meeting. (probably)

=> __________________ sign a sponsorship deal at the next meeting.

Answer should be in phrases, not a full sentence.

Example: definitely will a success.

Grammar: Position of adverbs and adverbial phrases

Choose the correct sentence.

• They're on schedule, and they're ALSO going to meet their budget.

• They're on schedule, and they're going to meet ALSO their budget.

Grammar: Position of adverbs and adverbial phrases

Choose the correct sentence.

• Their profits are likely to increase next year.

• Their profits are to likely increase next year.