Unit: 14
14.1 Practice
Q. Change the sentences below, using sure to, certain to, bound to, likely to and unlikely to:
Rules:
1. I’m sure = Sure to
2. Will certainly, will definitely = bound to /certain to
3. Will/will probably/ I I expect + will = likely to
4. probably won’t/ won’t, /I doubt if = unlikely to
Structure:
Sub +is/am/are + (sure to/certain to/bound to/likely to/unlikely to) +V1 +Obj.
1. The price of bread will definitely go up within a few weeks.
The price of bread is bound to go up within a few weeks.
2. There will probably be more fighting in the capital.
There is likely to be more fighting in the capital.
3. He probably won’t arrive.
He is unlikely to arrive.
4. I expect there’ll be lots of people at the meeting.
There is likely to be lots of people 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 much snow this winter.
There is unlikely to be much snow this winter.
7. There will definitely be a few tickets left.
There are certainly to be few tickets left.
8. I doubt if they will 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 sure 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 likely to have a digital watch.
12. By the end of the century, cars will probably be obsolete.
By the ten years’ time, cars are likely to be obsolete.
14.2 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 applicant.
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.
14.3 Horoscope
Q. Write the names of 12 zodiacs.
1. Aries 2. Taurus 3. Gemini
4. Cancer 5. Leo 6. Virgo
7. Libra 8. Scorpio 9. Sagittarius
10. Capricorn 11. Aquarius 12. Pisces
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