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expressing possibility probability certainty

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My sister could conceivably come home early, so let’s make sure everyone is ready to surprise her. CORRECT?

yay

I knocked on Tina’s door, but no one answered. She ---- home (It's impossible that she was home)

can't/ couldn't have been

It’s late, and I haven’t heard from Jim about tonight. There’s a .. possibility that he’s not coming.

good/ strong/ real

BOUND Madeleine felt sure that they would offer her the job.>> Madeleine felt she -- offered the job.

Madeleine felt she was bound to be offered the job.

LIKELIHOOD Boris is unlikely to win the prize. >> There is --- the prize.

There is little likelihood of Boris winning the prize.

WELL There’s a good chance that Takesi has seen your message.>> Takesi -- your message.

Takesi may (might, could) well have seen your message.

MUST I’m sure you didn’t remember to post the letter. >> You --the letter.

You must have forgotten to post the letter.

LIKELY If you arrive late, the teacher may well get angry with you.>> The teacher -- temper with you if you arrive late.

The teacher is likely to lose his temper with you if you arrive late.

CHANCE Do you think you might be able to help me with the essay?>> Is -- me with the essay?

Is there any chance of helping me with the essay?

The game isn’t over yet. There’s -- possibility that we could still win.

real

every

slight

some

She mustn't have finished the report already; I saw her working on it just an hour ago. Correct?

can't have / couldn't have

EASILY There’s every possibility that someone hacked your social media account and wrote that post.>> Someone ... your account and written that post.

could easily have hacked

The Fellowship could not survive the journey through Mordor if they underestimate the power of the Ring. OK?

no! may not might not

Hobbits can endure great hardships despite their small stature and peaceful lives. OK?

yes

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