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COURSE GUIDE TOPIC GRAMMAR TIME OF WORK

English IV 5 OLD AND NEW Use of MAY, MIGHT and
WILL for making 8 hours
predictions.

Teacher: Diana Carolina Alarcón Moreno

1. OBJETIVES:

● Learn the different uses of MAY, MIGHT and WILL to talk about predictions, possibilities
and future actions.
● Use MAY, MIGHT and WILL to talk about possible changes in the future.
● To identify the use of Will / Won’t including the adverbs definitely and probably, when
making predictions.
● To learn and practice vocabulary about housing and health.

2. PRESENTATION:

Dear student, in this guide you will learn to identify and use the modal verbs (MAY / MIGHT /
WILL) by analyzing the different uses of each one of them and the grammar aspects involved.
After completing this guide, you will be able to talk about predictions, possibilities and future
actions, using these modal verbs.

In order to use this guide correctly and make the most out of it, first check the PDF file attached.
There you will find explanation of the main topics and some examples related to them. If you
have any questions do not hesitate to ask your teacher.
 Taken from:
http://sextodeprimariacossio.blogspot.com/2017/02/unit-6-our-future.html

Before developing the following exercises take a look at the PDF file (Topics) to review the
information about the use of the adverbs PROBABLY and DEFINITELY with Will.
EXERCISES:
1. Underline the answer that is closest to the meaning in the sentence:
Example: Liam will definitely go to work today.

a) He certainly will go to work.

b) He possibly will go to work today.

✔ Francesca will probably take a summer course in London this year.

a) She will certainly take a summer course.
b) She will possibly take a summer course.

✔ River and Evie will probably move in together.

a) They certainly won’t move in together.
b) They are thinking of moving in together.

✔ When Rosie’s dog gets puppies, I definitely won’t take one of them.
a) I’ll certainly not take one of Rosie’s puppies.
b) I’ll possibly not take one of Rosie’s puppies.

The coming months will definitely be quite interesting at work.

a) The coming months at work won’t be boring.
b) The coming months at work will probably be interesting.

✔ I think I will definitely have time to read a book tonight.

a) I certainly will have time to read tonight.
b) I possibly will have time to read tonight.
✔ That new building on the corner will probably be another high-rise.
a) That new building on the corner will certainly be a skyscraper.
b) That new building on the corner will possibly be a skyscraper.

✔ You will definitely have a great time at the theatre.

a. You will certainly enjoy yourself at the theatre.
b. You’ll possibly enjoy yourself at the theatre.

2. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences, take into account the grammar rules
for probably and definitely.

1. _____ some cookies later.

a) I’ll probably bake____
b) I’ll bake probably

2. They ______ to their friends’ advice.

a) probably won’t listen
b) won’t listen probably

3. I don’t know where your socks are. They _____ in the drawer.
a) Will probably be
b) Probably will be

4. She ______ her baby.

a) Will definitely look after
b) won’t definitely look after

5. I ______ the meeting on Thursday.

a) Will be definitely in
b) Probably won’t attend

6. You _____ without me. It’s okay.

a) Will definitely be able to start
b) Won´t definitely be able to start

7. Students ______ work for free.

a) Will definitely
b) Probably will
8. The team _____ overtime today.
a) Will probably work
b) Won’t definitely work
VOCABULARY
Check the PDF file (Topics), practice and learn the new vocabulary about housing, house
appliances and health. Then, develop the following exercises:

✔ Read the description and guess the words!! Keep in mind the vocabulary about Housing.

1. I've got a place in the _______cellar____ where I develop films. It's perfect because there
are no windows down there.
2. Is there a _______power point______ where I can plug in this radio?
3. We keep our skis up in the _____loft_____ during the summer. They are out of the way up
there.
4. You'll find the garden chairs in the ______shed______ at the bottom of the garden. Bring
them up and we'll have a drink on the terrace and watch the sunset.
5. I've moved to a ________bungalow______ now as I found I couldn't manage the stairs
any more at my age.

✔ Listen to the audio (Electronics) and write the household appliances, take a look at the
PDF file (Topics) to check your answers:
● radiator
● space heater
● water heater
● desk lamp
● deep fryer
● microwave oven
● stove and oven
● range hood
● dishwasher
● refrigerator and freezer
● clothes dryer
● iron flat
● screen TV
● sewing machine
● upright vacuum cleaner
● heat pump control panel
● conditioner
● scrub
● laundry
● tidy
✔ More practice on household appliances vocabulary!!!

I am sure you have some of those items in your home, thus answer the next questions:

1. Which ones do you have and use at home?

 the appliances that I use at home are:
*TV.
* Computer.
* Washing machine.
* Fridge.
* Blender.
* Stove.
2. Do you have other appliances?
I only have the home appliances
3. What is an appliance that you couldn't live without?
the essential appliances are: the stove, refrigerator, blender
4. Which of these appliances will probably change in the future?
The appliance of the future is the computer

EVALUATIVE TASK:

Life in the future

Keeping in mind the uses of May, Might, Will and including the adverbs definitely and probably
(affirmative and negative forms), you are going to design a brochure, making predictions about
what life will be like in the year 2080. It is necessary that you include vocabulary worked along
this guide.

In order to write your predictions in the brochure answer the next questions:

● What will houses be like?

● What about technology?
● What about the health?
● What about education?
● What about clothes?
● What about life style?

It’s possible to design a handcraft brochure or use an App that you prefer .
Important!
✔ Include at least three answers for each of the previous questions.
✔ Write about your predictions and also use images to create an attractive brochure.

REFERENCES
http://sextodeprimariacossio.blogspot.com/2017/02/unit-6-our-future.html
http://sextodeprimariacossio.blogspot.com/2017/02/unit-6-our-future.html
https://english4today.com/grammar-topic/adverbs-of-certainty/
https://www.eli.es/uploaded_files/practice/t4/exercises/oldt4jpredict/oldt4jpredict.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htB0Fg-AzUs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ2MCLvs5Ro