Expression of Prediction

By Group 4

Lecture : Dr. Zul Amri, M.Ed

 Definition expression of
prediction

A prediction is a statement about the future.

Predicting : guessing something based on knowledge,

fact, science, experiments etc.
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 Some expressions to make
prediction:
 I would say...
 It looks like that ...
 I predict that ….
 I suppose ...
 I guess …
 It seems as if ...
 I think ….
 I diagnose that ...
 Possible responses….
 I convincingly think ...
 My prediction is …
 What is your prediction ….?
 I think its well grounded.
 I suppose ...
 I expect…
 I would say …
 I hope…
 I predict that ….
 It probably…
 I convincingly think ...
 It perhaps…
 I’m sure…
 Maybe….
Respond:

• I think so
• I can be ….
• I don’t think so…
• My prediction is ….
• I agree with you
• I think it’s well grounded.
Example :

1. I believe your soccer team will win the match since the rival
has a bad team work in playing.

2. I guess this statue will amaze the tourist because of this

unique concept.

3. I predict this restaurant will have many customers since it

provides a good service
Dialogue 1 !

Rani : Look at that girl!

Amalia : Do you mean the girl wearing pink dress over
there?
Rani : Yes. Look! She helps her mother selling foods,
although she is still a kid.
Amalia : You're right. I'm sure that she'll be a diligent
girl someday.
Rani : I agree with you.
Dialogue 2:

#Suddenly, the OSIS chairperson come to his friends.

A : Hey D, Come here ‼
D : Hey … What’s up guys ?
B : We just wanna say, congratulation for your success
to celebration our school’s birthday party.
D : Ohh .. Thank you.
C : You are very capable and talented in managing the
school organization. I predict you will be a good
leader one day.
D : Thank you. Being a president is one of my dreams.
And I hope my dream can come true one day.
A : I hope so. And I wish you can bring our lovely
country in better future.