Question

Probability

The following statements express varying degrees of certainty. Look at the underlined modals in each of the statements. Then number the sentences in order of certainty. Mark the sentence No. 1 if it is most likely certain and the least likely as no. 5.

(a) The lady in the formal attire may be Mr. Chawla’s secretary. (a) ___________
(b) The foreigners accompanying him could be the (b) ___________ newly appointed interpreters
(c) The man in the safari talking to someone on the (c) ____________ cell phone mustbe Mr. Chawla.
(d) Mr. Chawla will be the chief guest. (d) ___________
(e) The people following him might be from the media. (e) ___________

Answer 1

(1)  The people following him might be from the media.

(2) The lady in the formal attire may be Mr. Chawla’s secretary.

(3) Mr. Chawla will be the chief guest.

(4) The foreigners accompanying him could be the  newly appointed interpreters.

(5) The man in the safari talking to someone on the cell phone mustbe Mr. Chawla.