This document discusses the use of future probability modal verbs such as will, may, and might. Will indicates more definite predictions about future events, while may and might are less definite. Examples are given of predictions for the future that range from most probable to least probable, involving topics like the use of robots, climate change, medical advances, and more. Exercises are provided to practice using these modal verbs to make predictions about potential future developments in areas like transportation, energy, education, and lifestyle.

1. Future probability
Mrs. Anabel Montes - English teacher

2. Are used for
personal
predictions about
future events
WILL
MAY
MIGHT

3. WILL
MAY
MIGHT
Is more definite than

4. Example:
MAY
MIGHT
Are followed by a verb
without TO
In 3000 people__________ have
robots at home
MAY

5. Most probable
Least probable
The earth
be warmer.
Doctor be
able to cure the cancer.
There
be cars
People
travel more.
We not
be able to use cash
English
be the only
language
In 2050

6. EXERCISES
1. Read the examples and mark the sentences 1-5
(1 most probable – 5 least probable)
a. Radar will probably reduce the amount traffic
accidents.___
b. We definitely won´t be driving gas-driven cars. ___
c. Ther will definitely be major changes in medicine.
___
d. We probably won´t see these types of clothes in
our own time. ___
e. Genetic research may lead to human clonning. ___

7. 2. Underline before or after to
complete the rules:
• Probably and definitely come before /after
WILL.
• Probably and definitely come before /after
WON´T.

8. 3. Make sentences using the prompts
about what you think will happen in
the future:
a. Scientist /cure/for cancer
b. Computers /teach people /all languages
c. More people/cycle /to work
d. People/read/newspapers
e. People/only use/solar energy in their houses
f. People /not travel /on vacation by airplane

9. 4. Make your own predictions
using ideas in the box:
Home – health – leisure – work –
communications – entertainment –
travel