Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions

at some later time, especially after a long period or many difficulties.

“The stranded hikers will eventually be rescued by the search team.”

“The negotiations will eventually lead to a successful agreement.”

Often used: eventually happen · eventually lead to · eventually resolve

having a strong chance of happening or being true.

“Based on the dark clouds in the picture, it is likely that a storm is approaching.”

“The woman is likely to leave the building very soon.”

Often used: highly likely · most likely · likely outcome

used to express a possibility that is less certain than 'will' or 'should'.

“The couple might decide to go inside since it looks like rain.”

“She might ask a colleague for help with the heavy boxes.”

Often used: might happen · might end up · might consider

almost certainly; used to say that something has a good chance of happening.

“The man will probably catch the next bus after missing this one.”

“They will probably need to find a new location for the event.”

Often used: will probably · probably going to · most probably

to expect or predict that something will happen in the future.

“We can anticipate that the workers will complete the construction by next week.”

“I anticipate that the family will move to a larger home soon.”

Often used: anticipate a change · fully anticipate · anticipate the outcome

something that happens as a result of a particular action or situation.

“The flooding visible in the image will have serious consequences for the nearby residents.”

“One consequence of the power outage will be significant delays in transportation.”

Often used: serious consequences · face the consequences · have consequences

Not too hot or too cold; gentle.

“We had a mild winter this year.”

Often used: mild weather · mild climate

the final result or consequence of a situation or action.

“The most likely outcome of the argument shown in the picture is a compromise.”

“A positive outcome seems expected given the cooperation between the two teams.”

Often used: likely outcome · expected outcome · positive outcome

to predict or expect that something will happen in the future based on current evidence.

“Based on the picture, I can foresee several complications arising from the crowd size.”

“Experts foresee that the building will need major repairs within a decade.”

Often used: foresee a problem · foresee changes · foresee the consequences

used to say that something is probably true based on reasonable assumption.

“He is carrying luggage, so he will presumably be heading to the airport.”

“The children are in school uniforms, so they are presumably about to start class.”

Often used: presumably going to · presumably lead to · presumably result in

without any doubt; used to express that something is certainly true or will happen.

“The team will undoubtedly face challenges when they begin the renovation.”

“She is undoubtedly going to be promoted after such strong results.”

Often used: undoubtedly lead to · undoubtedly result in · undoubtedly succeed

to increase rapidly in intensity, size, or seriousness.

“Without intervention, the conflict shown in the image is likely to escalate quickly.”

“The small fire could escalate into a major emergency if not controlled.”

Often used: escalate quickly · escalate into a crisis · continue to escalate

A test done to learn something.

“The experiment confirmed their theory.”

Often used: run an experiment · controlled experiment

about to happen very soon, especially something important or dangerous.

“The dark sky suggests that a thunderstorm is imminent.”

“Given the tense body language, a confrontation seems imminent.”

Often used: imminent danger · imminent threat · imminent arrival

certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.

“Given the structural damage shown, collapse seems inevitable without immediate action.”

“Delays were inevitable once the main road became blocked.”

Often used: seem inevitable · almost inevitable · make inevitable

to predict or estimate a future situation based on current information or trends.

“Based on the current growth, analysts project that demand will double within two years.”

“It is projected that the number of users will increase significantly next quarter.”

Often used: project growth · projected increase · it is projected that

No longer used because something newer exists.

“That technology is now completely obsolete.”

Often used: become obsolete · obsolete technology

an indirect negative result or consequence of an action or event, often felt later.

“The accident visible in the image will likely have repercussions for the entire supply chain.”

“Poor planning at this stage will have serious repercussions for the project's timeline.”

Often used: have repercussions · serious repercussions · feel the repercussions

to become involved in a difficult situation in order to help or take action.

“A manager will probably step in to resolve the dispute between the two employees.”

“Emergency services are expected to step in once the situation becomes unsafe.”

Often used: step in to help · step in quickly · step in and resolve

To happen or end in a certain way.

“Everything turned out fine.”

Often used: turn out well · as it turned out

used to say that something will definitely happen at some time in the future, even if the exact time is unknown.

“Sooner or later, the old bridge will need to be replaced entirely.”

“If the traffic continues like this, sooner or later there will be a serious accident.”

Often used: sooner or later happen · bound to sooner or later · will sooner or later

certain or very likely to happen; used for high-confidence predictions.

“With the road flooded like that, traffic is bound to slow down significantly.”

“She has studied so hard that she is bound to pass the exam.”

Often used: bound to happen · bound to face · bound to succeed

very soon; within a short period of time from now.

“In the near future, the city will likely expand its public transit system.”

“The project shown in the image will be completed in the near future.”

Often used: happen in the near future · expected in the near future · change in the near future

making progress in a way that is likely to achieve a particular goal or result.

“The construction team appears to be on track to finish the building ahead of schedule.”

“Based on what I can see, she seems on track to win the competition.”

Often used: on track to succeed · on track to complete · on track to achieve

to be at a point where something is about to happen very soon.

“The construction workers appear to be on the verge of completing the framework.”

“Based on the tension in the room, the two parties seem to be on the verge of an agreement.”

Often used: on the verge of collapse · on the verge of success · on the verge of a deal

very probably; used to say that something is almost certain to be true.

“In all likelihood, the construction will be finished before the holiday season.”

“In all likelihood, the couple will have to reschedule their outdoor event.”

Often used: in all likelihood happen · in all likelihood lead to · in all likelihood succeed

to have strong evidence or good grounds for thinking that something is true.

“Looking at the image, we have every reason to believe that the event will be a great success.”

“Given the preparation visible, we have every reason to believe the launch will go smoothly.”

Often used: have every reason to believe that · have good reason to think · have reason to expect

Because of this; consequently.

“Sales rose, and as a result, profits grew.”

Often used: result

to have a possibility or opportunity of achieving something or surviving.

“With such a large crowd, the small shop doesn't stand a chance of handling all the customers.”

“If they act quickly, they stand a good chance of saving the building from damage.”

Often used: stand a good chance · stand a real chance · hardly stand a chance

to suddenly become worse or more serious than before.

“If the weather conditions continue, the situation could take a turn for the worse.”

“Without proper support, the patient's condition may take a turn for the worse.”

Often used: suddenly take a turn · could take a turn · likely to take a turn