Meanings into words Grade: XII

Unit: 14, Prediction (Practice)

Follow- Up Structures:

       →Subject+ am/ is/ are+ Sure to/ certain to/ bound to/likely to/ unlikely to+v¹+objects.

 

Which one to use? 

   

Sl. No.	Given words/phrases		Changed into
1	definitely, I’m sure, Will have	If affirmative	Certain to, sure to
2	probably, possibly,  I expect I hope etc.	If affirmative	Likely to
3	Probably won’t, doubt		Unlikely to

 

 

 

 

 

N.B: Remove the given words/phrases like definitely, I’m sure, Will have probably, possibly, probably won’t,   doubt, I expect etc.                                                

Question:  Change the sentences below using sure to, certain to, bound to, likely to or unlikely to:

         1.   The price of the bread will definitely go up within a few weeks.

          →   The price of bread is sure to/ certain to go up within a few weeks.

        

         2.   There will probably be more fighting in the capital.

         →  There’s likely to be more fighting in the capital.

        

         3.  He probably won’t arrive.

         →  He is unlikely to arrive.

        

         4.  I expect there will be lots of people at the meeting.

         →  Lots of people are likely to be at the meeting.

        

         5.   I doubt if the miners will go on strike.

         →  The miners are unlikely to go on strike.

           

         6.  There probably won’t be much snow this summer.

          →  There’s unlikely to be much snow this summer.

        

         7.   There will definitely be a few tickets left.

         → There are sure to be a few tickets left.

        

         8.   I doubt if they’ll move this summer.

        → They are unlikely to move this summer.

        

         9.  I’m sure a new chairman will be appointed soon.

         → A new chairman is certain to be appointed soon.

        

         10.  The Government probably won’t make the wearing of seat belts compulsory.

           → The Government is unlikely to make the wearing of seat belts compulsory.

        

         11.  In ten years’ time everyone will have a digital watch.

           → In ten years’ time everyone is sure to have a digital watch.

        

         12.  By the end of the century, cars will probably be obsolete.

           → By the end of the century, cars are likely to be obsolete.

        

         N.B. (Latin: Nota bene): it is used in writing to make somebody take notice of a                                 particular piece of information that is important.

Sure and certain are very similar in meaning. You use sure/certain to do something to show how you feel about something. You can say it is certain that… but not it is sure that…. e.g. it is certain that thousands more people will die in the famine. In conversation, 'sure' can sound less strong than 'certain'. e.g. I’m sure she’ll come if she can.

Workbook:2: page: 70 

(Giving Advice with predictions)

1. Do you think I should learn Chinese/

Yes, you should – it’s sure to help you get a job.

I wouldn’t - you are unlikely to use it very much.

2. I was thinking of building a swimming pool in the garden.

Yes, you should – you are sure to make your health better by swimming in it.

I wouldn’t –you are unlikely to swim in water.

3. Perhaps I should take a week off work.

Yes, you should – you are likely to feel fresh after your holiday.

I wouldn’t – you are certain to be bored after a day or two.

4. I can’t decide whether to buy a house or not.

Yes, you should – you definitely won’t have to pay the higher rent.

No, you shouldn’t – the rent is likely to be far over than the investment.

5. They have sent me the wrong size. Shall I write and complain?

Yes, you should – they are sure to send you the right size.

No, you shouldn’t – even the wrong one is likely to be lost. 

Student’s Book:14.2 Page:135 (Precaution) 

1. Do you think I should reserve a table?

            A: Do you think I should reserve a table?

            B: Yes, you should- the restaurant is likely to be full.

            C: There is no point in – there are unlikely to be many people there.

2. I suppose I could try to get a bank loan.

            A: I suppose I could try to get a bank loan.

            B: Yes, you could – you are likely to start a new business.

            C: There is no point in – you are very unlikely to get a bank loan

3. I was thinking of inviting her out to dinner.

A: I was thinking of inviting her out to dinner

B: Yes, you should – she is sure to accept it

C: There is no point in – she is unlikely to accept your invitation.

4. Shall we take sandwiches?

            A: Shall we take sandwiches?

            B: Yes, you should – you are unlikely to get other things to eat.

            C: There is no point in – there are likely to be many other things.

5.  Do you think I should apply?

A: Do you think I should apply?

            B: Yes, you should – you are sure to get the job.

            C: There is no point – there are likely to be hundreds of applicants.

6. Do you think I should buy some spare batteries?

A: Do you think I should buy some spare batteries?

            B: Yes, you should – you are likely to walk in the dark.

            C: There is no point – these batteries are unlikely to be finished.

7. May be I should get some malaria tablets before I go.

A: May be I should get some malaria tablets before I go.

            B: Yes, you should – there are likely to many mosquitos.

            C: There is no point – there are likely to be many hospitals 

 

The End of unit 14