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Business Partner B2 U3 Finance 3.2 Catching up w ...

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  • Analysts think the group probably won't boost sales to €5 bn this year. (unlikely that)
    It is / It's unlikely that the group will boost sales to €5 bn this year.
  • The company has been in talks with several teams and it is likely to sign a new sponsorship deal with a major sports team. (probably)
    The company has been in talks with several teams and it will probably sign a new sponsorship deal with a major sports team.
  • I don't think they will reach their sales target of €6 bn. (unlikely to)
    They are / They're unlikely to reach their sales target of €6 bn.
  • The company will probably increase its revenue next year. (likely that)
    It's likely that the company will increase its revenue next year.
  • They'll probably open a new store in Tokyo. (probable)
    It's probable that they'll open a new store in Tokyo.
  • We're likely to sign a sponsorship deal at the next meeting. (probably)
    We'll probably sign a sponsorship deal at the next meeting.
  • It's unlikely that the competition will be as successful as us. (unlikely to)
    The competition is unlikely to be as successful as us.
  • The price of petrol is unlikely to increase any time soon. (probably)
    The price of petrol probably won’t increase any time soon.
  • The shareholders are unlikely to approve the proposed merger between the two companies. (unlikely that)
    It is unlikely that the shareholders will approve the proposed merger between the two companies.
  • Sales probably won't drop next quarter. (improbable)
    It's improbable that sales will drop next quarter
  • The marketing strategy is certain to be a success. (definitely)
    The marketing strategy will definitely be a success.
  • I probably won't get a pair of expensive trainers for my birthday. (unlikely that)
    It is unlikely that I will get a pair of expensive trainers for my birthday.
  • We will probably sell off some businesses this year in order to consolidate profitability. (likely to)
    We are / We're likely to sell off some businesses this year in order to consolidate profitability.
  • They're going to launch a new line next week. (due)
    They're due to launch a new line next week.
  • The new marketing team will definitely boost brand recognition. (certain that)
    It is certain that the new marketing team will boost brand recognition.
  • There probably won’t be a major financial crisis in my country within the next ten years. (unlikely that)
    It's unlikely that there will be major financial crisis in my country within the next ten years.
  • Adidas probably won't boost profitability in the next quarter. (unlikely to)
    Adidas is unlikely to boost profitability in the next quarter
  • The company will definitely meet its sales goals this quarter. (certain to)
    The company is certaint to meet its sales goals this quarter.
  • The company is definitely going to boost profitability in the next quarter. (certain that)
    It is certain that the company will boost profitability in the next quarter.
  • Our volume and pricing is likely to continue to fall. (will probably)
    Our volume and pricing will probably continue to fall.