According to press reports, the couple will probably get divorced soon. (likely)
According to press reports, the couple are likely to get divorced soon.
With her presentation skills, she’s bound to able to convince the company to choose her proposal.
With her presentation skills, she’s bound to BE able to convince the company to choose her proposal.
What sound might you make if you were feeling very disappointed or sad?
(A sigh or maybe a groan)
I'm not sure she'll ever get over the break-up. (may)
She may never get over....
I MAY/MUST have been really tired because I fell asleep at once.
MUST
If we play as badly as we did last week, we bound to lose in the semi-final.
If we play as badly as we did last week, we ARE/'RE bound to lose in the semi-final.
If someone’s mumbling, what might you say to them?
(Can you please speak more clearly?)
If Sophie doesn’t get to the gate in the next ten minutes, she definitely miss the flight.
If Sophie doesn’t get to the gate in the next ten minutes, she definitely WILL/'LL miss the flight.
I'm sure he was in love with her, otherwise he wouldn't have married her. (must)
He must have been in love with her...
What unpleasant noise do some people make when they eat soup?
(They slurp.)
How do people often close the door when they’re angry?
(They slam it.)
Why might you start stuttering?
(situations might include being nervous or frightened)
Give two reasons why someone might whisper.
(e.g. so as not to be overheard, so as not to disturb other people in cinema, etc.)
What noise does a balloon make when it bursts?
(A bang.)
I recognise your face, we SHOULD/MUST have met before
MUST
It’s very that you’ll win anything. I’d say there’s only a two per cent chance.
It’s very UNLIKELY that you’ll win anything. I’d say there’s only a two per cent chance.
Medical experts say that the disease likely to spread all over the world.
Medical experts say that the disease IS likely to spread all over the world.
I MIGHT/SHOULD have phoned the police but I thought there was sure BEING/TO BE some simple explanation.
SHOULD/TO BE
What noise do lions and tigers make?
(They roar.)
Without an experienced guide, you probably be able to get to the top of the mountain.
Without an experienced guide, you probably WON'T be able to get to the top of the mountain.
What noise does a grandfather clock make?
(It ticks.)
Can you name two situations where people giggle?
(e.g. when they think something is funny, when they are nervous)
I didn't leave my credit card in the restaurant. I remember putting it in my wallet. (can't)
I can't have left....
The traffic is heavy today, so they’re sure be late for the meeting.
The traffic is heavy today, so they’re sure TO be late for the meeting.
Can you name two parts of the body we use to tap with?
(e.g. your fingers, your foot)
Give two situations when a driver might honk.
(e.g. when the driver in front is slow to move at a traffic light, when another driver has done something dangerous)
What noise do people sometimes make when they think they smell something strange?
(They sniff.)
Can you name two things that drip?
(e.g. a tap or a leaking pipe, an ice cream)
What do people sometimes hum?
(A tune.)
What sound would you hear if someone jumped into a swimming pool?
(A splash.)
The company director probably won't resign, despite the disastrous sales figures. (unlikely)
The company director is unlikely to resign....
There's no milk in the fridge someone MUST/MAY have drunk it.
MUST
They will probably have heard the news by now. (ought)
They ought to have heard the news....
Name two insects that buzz.
(e.g. a mosquito, a wasp, etc)
I'm sure your sister will like the scarf - it's just her style. (bound)
Your sister is bound to like....
What noise does a door make when it needs oil?
(It creaks.)
Perhaps Luke has got lost. He has no sense of direction. (might)
Luke might have got lost. He has no sense of direction.
The company is unlikely be in a position to make a profit this year.
The company is unlikely TO be in a position to make a profit this year.
You MUST/MIGHT be Denis. Nice to meet you.
MUST
I don't think he'll have time to call in and see us. He has a very tight schedule. (probably)
He probably won't have time.....
Are you sure you locked the back door? (definitely)
Did you definitely lock...?
He CAN'T/MUSN'T be married. He's only 17.
CAN'T
A strange sound woke me up towards the morning, it MIGHT/MUST have been about 5.00 but it CAN'T/MUSTN'T have been much later because it was still pitch dark outside.
MIGHT/CAN'T
What noise do you often hear if somebody who is driving brakes suddenly?
(A screech.)
I was half-asleep and I thought ‘I must DREAM/BE DREAMING
BE DREAMING