10. Making Predictions and Speculations

What modal verb is typically employed to convey a possibility with lower certainty?

• Will

• Must

• Might

• Can

What is an example of predicting an upcoming event in the workplace?

• "The team meeting starts at 10 AM."

• "The new marketing campaign might boost sales."

• "The performance review process is underway."

• "The holiday schedule has been announced."

What is an example of predicting an expected outcome in the workplace?

• "The project timeline has been finalized."

• "The new employee orientation might start next week."

• "The office maintenance is scheduled for Friday."

• "The company policy handbook has been distributed to all employees."

Which term refers to an attempt to guess future events based on facts or an idea?

• Speculation

• Prediction

• Foretelling

• Objective guessing

What modal verb suggests a high degree of certainty?

• May

• Could

• Will

• Might

Which modal verb implies a weaker possibility compared to others?

• May

• Could

• Must

• Will

What is an example of predicting a potential outcome related to work?

• "The sales presentation is scheduled for Thursday."

• "The new team structure might increase productivity."

• "The office coffee machine has been repaired."

• "The company newsletter is distributed monthly."

How is prediction characterized?

• Subjective and without past knowledge or factual basis

• Objective and based on facts or an idea

• Objective and factual

• Subjective and based on facts

Which sentence speculates about a likely change in the workplace?

• "The monthly report has been reviewed."

• "The office relocation could happen next year."

• "The training materials have been updated."

• "The annual holiday party is on December 15th."

Which sentence speculates about a possible improvement in the workplace?

• "The lunch break is from 12 PM to 1 PM."

• "The new training program could enhance employee skills."

• "The annual company retreat is next month."

• "The office hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM."