This document discusses how to make predictions about the future using modal verbs like will, may, and might. Will expresses strong predictions based on personal views and is more definite than may and might. Adverbs of certainty like definitely, probably, and likely can follow will but precede won't. Be likely to + infinitive also expresses probability. The document provides examples of predictions and practices adding the correct modal verb based on the strength of the prediction.

1. MAKING
PREDICTIONS
2014

2. WILL, MAY AND MIGHT

3. We use will, may and might + infinitive to make
predictions about the future.
Examples:
English will be the main language in the world.
(Strong prediction)
Chile may/might win the soccer world cup.
(Less strong prediction)

4. Will talks about predictions based on personal
viewpoints.
Will is also more definite than May and Might.
Example:
In the future there won't be enough space for
everyone to live.
(Personal opinion or viewpoint)

5. We often use adverbs of certainty with Will or
Won't.
Some adverbs of certainty are:
* Definitely / Certainly (definitivamente /
ciertamente)
* Probably (probablemente)
* Likely / Unlikely (probable / improbable)

6. The adverbs of certainty go after will and before
won't.
Examples:
The earth will definitely be warmer in 2050.
We probably won't come to the date next April.

7. Be + likely + infinitive has a similar structure
like the one we use with will and won't.
We use it to talk about things that are probable in
the future. Likely means in Spanish probable.
Examples:
Your friends are likely to laugh at you if you wear that
(Tus amigos probablemente se reiran de ti si usas eso)
They are unlikely to forget you
(Ellos probablemente no te perdonarán)

8. LET'S PRACTICE!!!

9. Add the correct modal to the prediction:
1. People ______ develop telepathy in the future
(impossible)
2. The space explorers _______ find water on Mars
(probable)
3. Regular trips to space ________ be available in the
next century (possible)
4. One day they ________ find life on other planets
(slightly possible)
5. We _______ ever know everything (impossible)
6. It _______ be sunny tomorrow (probable)
7. It _______ be cloudy in June (possible)
8. It _______ rain in May (slightly possible)

10. Add the correct modal to the prediction:
1. People won't develop telepathy in the future
(impossible)
2. The space explorers will find water on Mars
(probable)
3. Regular trips to space may be available in the
next century (possible)
4. One day they might find life on other planets
(slightly possible)
5. We won't ever know everything (impossible)
6. It wil be sunny tomorrow (probable)
7. It may be cloudy in June (possible)
8. It might rain in May (slightly possible)

11. Material created and selected
by
Teacher Danitza Lazcano Flores
Teacher of English
Master in Education
and
Educational Counselor