Find the Word
It is an adjective used for something that can happen, even if it is not certain.
possible / probable / likely
A: “Who left this note on my desk?”
B: “I don’t know. It ________ (be) from your manager.”
could / might / can / may
The project was difficult, but ________ we managed to finish it on time.
A) somewhat
B) overall
C) relatively
D) typically
overall
It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year.
Jane may / might / can / could visit Switzerland next year.
Young children tend to ask a lot of questions.
Rewrite with: inclined to
Young children are inclined to ask a lot of questions.
It is a verb meaning "to show, suggest, or point out something (often based on evidence or information)".
to indicate
This key doesn’t fit. It ________ (be) the wrong one.
must
________, the restaurant opens at 8 a.m., but it may open later on holidays.
A) Normally
B) Perhaps
C) Overall
D) Somewhat
Normally
James definitely isn’t eighteen yet!
James cannot be 18.
It is likely that the team will win the match.
Rewrite with: likely to
The team is likely to win the match.
It is an adjective used for something that might develop in the future; having the ability to become something.
potential
The lights are off. They ________ (be) at home.
can't be
The journey was ________ comfortable, although the bus was a bit crowded.
A) relatively
B) on the whole
C) normally
D) typically
relatively
I’m certain that he buried something in the garden.
He must have buried something in the garden.
It is possible that prices will rise soon.
Rewrite with: possibly
Prices will possibly rise soon.
It is an adjective used for something that is normal, usual, or expected for a person, thing, or situation. (adj)
typical
He failed the exam again. He ________ (study) very hard.
couldn't have studied / can't have studied
He will ________ accept the job offer, but he hasn’t decided yet.
A) somewhat
B) perhaps
C) typically
D) relatively
perhaps
I am certain you haven’t seen John because he is on a trip.
You cannot have seen John.
Students are inclined to procrastinate before exams.
Rewrite with: tend to
Students tend to procrastinate before exams.
It is an adverb used to compare things; meaning “to some degree,” “quite,” or “when compared with something else.”
relatively
Aida and Josh attended the same conference last week. They _________ (run into) each other.
might / could / may run into
The new policy is ________ confusing, so the manager will explain it again.
A) somewhat
B) overall
C) relatively
D) typically
somewhat
Perhaps they are playing the match.
They might / can / could / may be playing the match.
The company will probably introduce a new model this year.
Rewrite with: probable
It is probable that the company will introduce a new model this year.