12 Questions
By 2025, it ______________________ that self-driving cars will be commonly used in many cities.
are going to be
According to the researcher's findings, it ______________________ that the new cancer treatment will be successful.
may
The company's financial analysts predict that the stock market ______________________ to rise significantly by the end of the year.
will
If the weather forecast is accurate, it ______________________ to snow in the mountains tomorrow.
might
The new employee ______________________ to impress the boss at the first meeting, according to the HR manager.
might
What is the main difference between 'will' and 'may'/'might' in future tense predictions?
The level of certainty in the prediction.
In the sentence 'She will graduate next year.', what is the function of 'will'?
To express a strong prediction about the future.
Which of the following sentences uses 'may' to express a possibility about the future?
It may snow next winter.
What is the function of 'might' in the sentence 'He might win the award.'?
To express a possibility about the future.
When would you use 'will' instead of 'may' or 'might' in a sentence?
When you're certain about the outcome.
What is the relationship between 'may' and 'might' in future tense predictions?
They are used interchangeably to express possibility.
Which of the following sentences uses 'will' to describe a voluntary action?
I will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Study Notes
Predictions and Expectations
- By 2025, self-driving cars are expected to be commonly used in many cities.
- Researcher's findings suggest that the new cancer treatment will be successful.
- The company's financial analysts predict a significant rise in the stock market by the end of the year.
- The weather forecast indicates that it will snow in the mountains tomorrow.
- The HR manager believes that the new employee will impress the boss at the first meeting.
Future Tense
Using Will to Make Predictions
- Use "will" to express a strong prediction or a future event that is almost certain to happen.
- Examples of certainty:
- It will rain tomorrow (very likely)
- She will graduate next year (almost certain)
- Use "will" to describe a future action that someone has decided to do.
- Examples of voluntary actions:
- I will attend the meeting tomorrow (I've decided to go)
- They will launch a new product next month (they've planned to do so)
Using May and Might to Make Predictions
- Use "may" or "might" to express a future event that is possible, but not certain.
- Examples of possibility:
- It may snow next winter (possible, but not sure)
- She might attend the party tonight (possible, but not confirmed)
- "May" and "might" are often used interchangeably to express possibility.
- "Might" is slightly more tentative than "may".
- Examples:
- He may win the award (possible, but not sure)
- He might win the award (slightly less likely, but still possible)
Key Differences
- "Will" implies a higher degree of certainty than "may" or "might".
- "May" and "might" imply a lower degree of certainty than "will".
Test your knowledge of grammar rules on using will, may, and might to make predictions about future events. Practice using the correct verb forms to express uncertainty or probability.
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