WILL or MAY?

(making predictions about the future)

POSSIBLE SITUATIONS
 I’m sure the weather will be
fine tomorrow.
 She’s certain she will pass
her driving test next week.
 We’re sure our favourite
team will win the match on
Sunday.
WILL + VERB (infinitive)
PROBABLE SITUATIONS
 We may have a test soon, but
the teacher hasn’t said
anything about it.
 I may not go to the party. I’m
not feeling well.
 She may come with us if we
ask her.
MAY + verb (infinitive)
MAY NOT + verb (infinitive)
IMPOSSIBLE SITUATIONS
 Doctors won’t find a cure
for this disease this year.
 I will not do housework
today. I feel quite tired.
 Karen won’t have time
to finish her homework.
WILL NOT + verb (infinitive)
WON’T + verb (infinitive)

Complete the sentences with a suitable form.

1. People ___________________ (not fly) to Saturn next year. (It’s impossible)

2. She’s sure she __________________________ (pass) all her exams. (It’s possible)

3. They ________________________ (not go) to the park. The weather is quite cold today. (It’s improbable)

4. I _______________________ (not have) time to check these exams tonight. I’m exhausted. (It’s impossible)

5. Mateo ___________________ (travel) to the UK next if he has enough money. (It’s possible)

6. My students ____________________ (not remember) these topics from last year. (It’s improbable)

7. We think it _________________ (not rain) soon. The sky is clear. (It’s impossible)

8. My sister _____________________ (like) this book, but I’m not sure. (It’s probable)

9. I have a lot of work. I ______________________ (not watch) TV tonight. (It’s impossible)

10. The exam the teacher gave us was quite difficult. We ____________________ (not pass). (It’s improbable)

11. We’re sure Lucy ___________________ (come) to the party. She loves them! (It’s possible)

12. I _________________________ (go) to that new restaurant. I’ve heard the food is delicious. (It’s probable)