What modal of probability do we use when we are pretty sure of something?
Probably
I don't think they will win the game, there's only ten minutes left. _______ they won't win the game, there's only ten minutes left.
Perhaps
I think I might go to the cinema on Friday. ________ I'll go to the cinema on Friday.
Perhaps/ Maybe
He will love the gift. He ___________ will love it.
Definitely/ Certainly
I'm sure she will be here soon, she told me she is almost here. She will _________ be here soon.
definitely/certainly
What modals of probability do we use when we are sure of something happening?
Certainly/Definitely
What modal of probability do we use when we are not as sure of something happening?
Perhaps/Maybe
He's not so sure if he'll go to the game on Sunday? ________ he'll go on Sunday.
Maybe/Perhaps
I'm pretty sure he will pass the exam, he studied really hard for it. He will ___________ pass the exam.
Probably
In the future we might have robots to clean our houses. We ___________ will have robots to clean our houses in the future.
Probably
I'll order the shrimp for sure, I love fish. I'll ____________ order the shrimp.
Definitely/ Certainly