We're not going to be there until 9 unless we get a move on.
Prediction
There _________ (be) a storm tomorrow, so stay indoors. [strong possibility/prediction]
There is likely to be storm / There will probably be a storm.
I'm not likely to see you tomorrow. (probably) I ____________
I probably won't see you tomorrow / / I'm probably not going to see you tomorrow
KEEP THE SAME MEANING: Chris wants to find a new job. (hoping) Chris __________________
I can't imagine I'll ever be able to buy a house.
prediction
Get down off that wall, you're going to fall.
Prediction based on evidence
KEEP THE SAME MEANING: I would like to visit the Eiffel Tower before I leave. (thinking) I ___________
I'm thinking of visiting the Eiffel Tower before I leave
I think it'll be a nice summer.
Prediction
After I get my qualification, I _______ (work) for myself, a company or perhaps even get another qualification. [possibilities]
I could work......
If John isn't going to the Party, I'll go and bring my boyfriend (2)
Johns personal intention / / Decision made at the time of speaking
My roommates are likely to be sleeping.
Strong possibility
KEEP THE SAME MEANING: They're meeting at 3 o' clock. (planning) They ____________
They're planning to meet at 3 o' clock.
The school ________ (open) a new students room with pool and fussball tables next month. (arrangement)
is opening / is due to open / is to open
She could be there on Monday but she is travelling through three borders so who knows.
General Possibilty /// Arrangement
I'm going to revise for the test.
personal plan
The class are having a food party on Friday.
Arrangement
I __________ (take) next year off. [decision]
I'll take next year off.
I _________ (visit) all the continents before I die. [plan/intention]
I'm going to visit all the continents.../// I'm planning to visit all the continents...
KEEP THE SAME MEANING: It will probably be hot tomorrow. (likely) It's _________________________
It's likely to be hot tomorrow.
My passport is due to arrive before Friday but I don't think it will (2)
Expected Arrangement /// Prediction
I'll see you later.
Decision
The movie starts at 7 and the party finishes at 11.
Timetable / Schedule
After I graduate, I _________ take a gap year. [intention/personal possibility]
I might take a gap year.