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English grammar mindmap - Coggle Diagram

- - - - use be going to to make predictions when there is present evidence
        
        We only have two cars. It's going to be difficult to take eleven people tomorrow.
        E-readers are probably going to become cheaper
    - - use may or might to make predictions which are less certain
        the negative forms are may not and might not
        Might is more common than may in spoken English.
        May is little bit formal.
        
        Some of our workers may lose their jobs because of restructuring.
        We might not go away this year because we don't have any money
    - - volunteering to do something
        deciding at the time of speaking to do something
        
        Angelo: I need a pencil.
        Sarah: I'll lend you mine.
        The dollar will probably get stronger this year.
    - - use could to make predictions which are less certain.
        
        Global warming could destroy large parts of Asia in the next thirty years.
    - - use be likely to make predictions when something is probable.
        The negative is be unlikely to ot not be likely to.
        
        Regina is likely to be late because she works until seven.
        Are you likely to be hungry later?
        We are unlikely to reach Paris before lunch because of all traffic.
        Will we start at 5.00? It's unlikely.
  - - - Angelo: What time does the next bus leave?
        Sarah: It leaves at six.
  - - - talking about something that is already arranged
        
        Angelo: Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
        Sarah: Sorry, I can't. I'm playing soccer.
    - - use might+infinitive without to to talk about plans, when we are unsure what the plan is
        
        I might go out later.
        We might not be able to finish all this work tomorrow.
        Do you think you might see Evelyn?
    - - talking about something that is already decided
        
        Angelo: Have you registered for the class yet?
        Sarah: Not yet. I'm going to register tomorrow.