Talking About the Future with Different Levels of Certainty (FUTURO com diferentes GRAUS de CERTEZA)

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Talking About the Future with Different Levels of Certainty




By Sergio Viula


Hello, everyone! 


Today I want to show you how to use modals and verbs to talk about the future with different levels of certainty.

Em outras palavras, hoje eu vou mostrar como falar do futuro expressando mais ou menos certeza — algo essencial para soar natural em inglês!


1. Total Certainty – “Going to”

When you’re sure something will happen, use going to.

It’s going to be delicious because I’m going to use some spices.

(Vai ficar delicioso porque eu vou usar algumas especiarias.)

👉 Aqui, você tem certeza — os temperos vão garantir o sabor!



2. Strong Belief – “Will”

When you believe something will happen, but you’re not completely sure, use will.

I believe it will be delicious.

(Eu acho que vai ficar delicioso.)

👉 Aqui, você acredita, mas ainda há uma pontinha de dúvida.



3. Possibility – “May” and “Might”

Use may or might when something is possible, but you’re not sure at all.

It may taste delicious.

(Pode ter um gosto delicioso.)

It might taste delicious if I add some spices.

(Poderia ficar delicioso se eu adicionasse algumas especiarias.)

👉 Esses dois mostram incerteza, mas might soa um pouco menos provável que may.



4. Probability – “Likely to”

If something seems probable, stronger than may or might, use likely to.

It’s likely to be delicious because pork sausages are usually very tasty.

(É provável que fique delicioso, porque linguiças de porco geralmente são muito gostosas.)

👉 Aqui, há forte expectativa, mas ainda não é certeza absoluta.



5. Complete Certainty – “Certain to”

When you’re completely sure, use certain to.

It’s certain to be delicious after being roasted.

(É certo que vai ficar delicioso depois de ser assado.)

👉 Expressa 100% de confiança no resultado.



Grammar Drops Tip:

The more certain you are, the stronger the expression you use.

Practice by describing your weekend plans with different levels of certainty!


Grammar Drops:

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QUIZ TIME

Talking About the Future with Different Levels of Certainty

Choose the correct option (A, B, or C) for each sentence.

  1. I’m sure about my plans. I ____ visit my parents this weekend.
    A) will
    B) might
    C) am going to

  2. The sky is very dark. It ____ rain soon.
    A) is going to
    B) might
    C) certain to

  3. I’m not sure if Lucas will come to the party. He ____ be busy.
    A) is likely to
    B) may
    C) certain to

  4. She’s already bought the tickets, so she ____ travel next month.
    A) is going to
    B) may
    C) might

  5. I believe they ____ win the game — they’ve trained a lot.
    A) going to
    B) will
    C) may

  6. He loves cooking. It’s ____ to be delicious.
    A) may
    B) likely
    C) likely to

  7. The bus is late again. It ____ arrive on time.
    A) might not
    B) will
    C) certain to

  8. Don’t worry. It’s ____ to be fine in the end.
    A) may
    B) certain
    C) certain to

  9. I’m not sure about the answer. It ____ be “B”, but I need to check.
    A) will
    B) might
    C) going to

  10. She studied hard, so she’s ____ pass the test.
    A) certain to
    B) might
    C) may


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