The prototype is unlikely to be finished this month. - (The prototype probably won’t be finished this month. / The prototype probably will be finished this month.)
The prototype probably won’t be finished this month.
a stroke of hope / luck
a stroke of luck
a sheet of paper / water
a sheet of paper
The likelihood is that the new model will become very popular. - (It’s not certain that the new model will become popular. / It’s very probable that the new model will become popular.)
It’s very probable that the new model will become popular.
a flash of disappointment / inspiration
a flash of inspiration
a drop of paper / water
a drop of water
It might rain later. - (It is certain to rain later. / It is possible that it will rain later, but it’s not certain.)
It is possible that it will rain later, but it’s not certain.
a shred of evidence / inspiration
a shred of evidence
a glimmer of evidence / hope
a glimmer of hope
I should pass my exams. - ( I expect I will pass my exams. / I don’t think I will pass my exams.)
I expect I will pass my exams.
He definitely won’t pass his driving test. - (He will pass his driving test. / He won’t pass his driving test.)
He won’t pass his driving test
If the company’s profits don’t increase, they may well have to close down. - (It’s probable that the company will have to close down. / The company will definitely have to close down.)
It’s probable that the company will have to close down.
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