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The probability promenade a 10 question linguistic labyrinth

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1. If it rains tomorrow, ____ we'll have to postpone the picnic.

'Then' is used to show a consequence or result in a conditional sentence.

2. Which sentence correctly expresses a high likelihood?

'Likely' indicates a strong probability.

3. Provided that you study hard, ____ you should pass the exam.

'You will' expresses a strong likelihood based on the condition.

4. Which sentence expresses a low likelihood?

'Might' indicates a low probability.

5. In the event of a fire, ____ the alarm will sound.

'Immediately' implies a high likelihood of the alarm sounding.

6. Assuming the weather is good, ____ we'll go for a walk.

'Then' connects the condition with its likely consequence.

7. Which sentence uses the most appropriate expression of likelihood?

'Going to' suggests a strong intention, implying high likelihood.

8. Unless it snows heavily, ____ the train will run on schedule.

'Unless' introduces a condition with a negative implication.

9. Given that she's already late, ____ she's unlikely to arrive on time.

'Unlikely' indicates a low probability.

10. Which sentence correctly uses 'should' to express likelihood?

'Should' expresses a logical expectation or likelihood.

Topics:

Present tenses

Past tenses 1

Present perfect

Present tenses 2

Future 1

Future 2

Countable and uncountable nouns

Referring to nouns

Pronouns and referencing

Adjectives and adverbs

Comparing things

The noun pharse

Modals 1

Modals 2

Reported speech

Verb + verb patterns

Likelihood based on conditions 1

Likelihood based on conditions 2

Presositions

Relative clauses

Ways of organising texts

The passive

Linking ideas

Showing your position in a text

Nominalisation in written English