Exercise: modal auxiliaries, should, ought to 2.

How to use should and ought to for strong probability.

Substitute the phrase underlined for the should / shouldn't or ought to / oughtn't to structures (both modals are possible in all answers even though there may be small differences in meaning). You can use the contracted (I'm) form or the complete (I am) form of the verb.

Example:
It looks fairly certain that it'll be sunny next week.

Answer:
It should be sunny next week.
or,
It ought to be sunny next week.

1) I'm quite sure it'll be a lovely day tomorrow.

It a lovely day tomorrow.

2) We're certain you'll learn a lot of English on that course.

You a lot of English on that course.

3) I feel quite confident that it'll be a very good conference.

It a very good conference.

4) I'm certain it won't make any difference.

It any difference.

5) We feel fairly sure you'll enjoy the holiday.

You the holiday.

6) In my opinion, this report won't take long to write.

It long to write.

7) I'm almost convinced that he'll arrive this afternoon.

He this afternoon.

8) I have a strong feeling that the economic situation will improve next year.

The economic situation next year.

9) Considering the quality of the Madrid players, they'll probably win the football match this evening.

They the football match this evening.

10) There's not much chance they will lose this match.

They this match.

*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.

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