Sure or Not Sure? – Talking About Possibility and Certainty

🔹 1. You’re discussing ideas for a staff outing. Someone suggests going hiking.

“_____ going for a hike in the hills?”

• We could possibly get

• How about

• People might not like

🔹 2. A colleague suggests an expensive restaurant. You’re worried about cost.

“_____ that’s such a good idea — it’s quite expensive.”

• I’m not sure

• That would definitely be

• So what about

🔹 3. Someone suggests a paintball trip. You love the idea.

“_____ be a splendid idea!”

• It certainly wouldn’t

• That would definitely

• That definitely would

🔹 4. You’re trying to encourage more creative thinking.

“_____ something fun but unusual, like a themed dinner?”

• So what

• We need to consider

• So what about

🔹 5. You are planning a party and considering ordering food.

“_____ any food, then we’ll have to think about allergies.”

• If we order

• That’s a good point

• We could possibly get

🔹 6. Your colleague says, “Let’s book a karaoke night!” and you agree.

“_____ — that sounds like so much fun!”

• People might not like

• Exactly

• We need to decide

🔹 7. You’re considering a movie night, but worry about preferences.

“If we plan something that people don’t want to do, _____ any interest.”

• we could possibly get

• how about that?

• there might not be

🔹 8. You're brainstorming and want to open up the floor.

“_____ some more ideas before we choose.”

• We could order

• We should probably think about

• He would definitely

🔹 9. You’re unsure about the idea of camping.

“_____ camping — it might be too uncomfortable for some people.”

• I’m not sure about

• That would definitely be

• It would probably

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