Grammar Rules: Using Will, May, and Might for Predictions

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By 2025, it ______________________ that self-driving cars will be commonly used in many cities.

  • may have been
  • might have been
  • will have been
  • are going to be (correct)

According to the researcher's findings, it ______________________ that the new cancer treatment will be successful.

  • might
  • will
  • may (correct)
  • is going to

The company's financial analysts predict that the stock market ______________________ to rise significantly by the end of the year.

  • may
  • might
  • will (correct)
  • is going to

If the weather forecast is accurate, it ______________________ to snow in the mountains tomorrow.

<p>might (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The new employee ______________________ to impress the boss at the first meeting, according to the HR manager.

<p>might (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between 'will' and 'may'/'might' in future tense predictions?

<p>The level of certainty in the prediction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'She will graduate next year.', what is the function of 'will'?

<p>To express a strong prediction about the future. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses 'may' to express a possibility about the future?

<p>It may snow next winter. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'might' in the sentence 'He might win the award.'?

<p>To express a possibility about the future. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When would you use 'will' instead of 'may' or 'might' in a sentence?

<p>When you're certain about the outcome. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between 'may' and 'might' in future tense predictions?

<p>They are used interchangeably to express possibility. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses 'will' to describe a voluntary action?

<p>I will attend the meeting tomorrow. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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".

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