Indicating likelihood
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Indicating mid likelihood (reasonable probability)
Note that different modals are typically used to indicate varying degrees of likelihood. The modals in the following examples indicate mid likelihood or reasonable probability:
Can you tell Philip that the phasing will go ahead. He should understand that. (Bank of English)
With the GPS giving us instant lat/long positions every second of the day and night, we shouldn't have to worry about currents or being unable to take sights in thick weather. (Bank of English)
Surely this question will reduce the number of winners. (Bank of English)
I won't have problems because of who I am. Everybody has treated me well. (Bank of English)
The Government would do better by concentrating on the Housing Benefit Bill, which now costs the taxpayer about US$11.5 billion a year.
If you've got all those elements there and you narrow it down to documents which really affect national security, then you ought to get the right results. (Bank of English)
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Indicating mid likelihood
