Topics

Present

Past

Past to Present

Future

Abilities - Responsibilities

Asking Questions

Choosing the Right Phrase

Combining Verbs

Explaining Ideas

Describing Your World

Complex Ideas

Relating Ideas, People, Objects

Speaking about Objects

Wondering about Situations

Showing Probability

Common Phrases to Show Probability

There are many ways to show how certain you are about an opinion. These are some of the most common:

100% (Certain)

I'm sure that...
There's no doubt that...

Example:

I'm positive that the interest rate on that loan is negotiable.

I'm sure that the Uniform Commercial Code states that a wallet left on a bank counter is not lost; it's legally only mislaid.

75% (Probable)

This is likely to...
I expect that...
I wouldn't be surprised if...

Example:

I expect that I will use my overdraft protection liberally as prices go up and my salary goes down.

I wouldn't be surprised if they form a limited liability company next year.

50% (Possible)

There's a chance that...
It's possible that...
Maybe...

Example:

I think bank lending rates will go down enough so that I can purchase that house

It is possible that Acme Motors will get an endorsement from the new music star.

25% (Unlikely)

This probably isn't ...
I don't think that...
We are unlikely to...
I doubt that...

Example:

I doubt that our company will be interested in working with you based on your credit application.

I doubt that we can process this credit application before 5:00 pm.