Correct: It's possible that it will rain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u0427\u0430\u0441\u0442\u043e \u0437\u0430\u0434\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0435\u043c\u044b\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u044b<\/h2>\nWhat is the difference between 'will probably' and 'may well'?<\/h3>\n
Will probably<\/span> suggests a high likelihood based on general expectation or common sense, like It will probably be cold in winter.<\/span> May well<\/span> (\u0438\u043b\u0438 might well<\/span>, could well<\/span>) suggests a strong possibility often supported by a specific reason or evidence, for example, She may well get the promotion; she has the most experience.<\/span><\/p>\nCan I use 'will' for 100% certainty?<\/h3>\n
\u0414\u0430, will<\/span> can express 100% certainty when talking about facts or scheduled events, like The train will depart at 10 AM.<\/span> However, when we add adverbs like certainly<\/span> \u0438\u043b\u0438 probably<\/span>, we are indicating a degree of certainty that is less than absolute fact.<\/p>\nIs there a difference in formality between 'may' and 'might'?<\/h3>\n
May<\/span> is generally considered slightly more formal than might<\/span>, but both are used to express possibility. In many contexts, they are interchangeable. Could<\/span> is also very common for possibility.<\/p>\nHow can I practice these expressions for my B2 exam?<\/h3>\n
For B2 exams, practice using these expressions in speaking and writing tasks. For example, when asked to discuss future plans or make predictions, try to use a range of probability expressions to show nuance, such as It's highly likely that...<\/span>, I might consider...<\/span>, \u0438\u043b\u0438 It's very unlikely that...<\/span>. Pay attention to their correct placement in sentences.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"To express future probability in English, we use a variety of modal verbs, adverbs, and phrases to show how certain or uncertain we are about an event happening. These expressions allow us to communicate different degrees of likelihood, from almost 100% certain to almost 0% certain. For example, we use will certainly for high probability, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":273728,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"bwfblock_default_font":"","langcom_teaches":"Future probability","langcom_cefr":"B2","langcom_type":"grammar","langcom_faq":"[{\"q\": \"What is the difference between 'will probably' and 'may well'?\", \"a\": \"
Will probably<\/span> suggests a high likelihood based on general expectation or common sense, like It will probably be cold in winter.<\/span> May well<\/span> (or might well<\/span>, could well<\/span>) suggests a strong possibility often supported by a specific reason or evidence, for example, She may well get the promotion; she has the most experience.<\/span><\/p>\"}, {\"q\": \"Can I use 'will' for 100% certainty?\", \"a\": \"Yes, will<\/span> can express 100% certainty when talking about facts or scheduled events, like The train will depart at 10 AM.<\/span> However, when we add adverbs like certainly<\/span> or probably<\/span>, we are indicating a degree of certainty that is less than absolute fact.<\/p>\"}, {\"q\": \"Is there a difference in formality between 'may' and 'might'?\", \"a\": \"May<\/span> is generally considered slightly more formal than might<\/span>, but both are used to express possibility. In many contexts, they are interchangeable. 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