Matching Pairs Talking about Future IIOnline version Source: Business Result Int by Clara Asesora 1 We're going to spend even more if we don't employ someone else. 2 You'll definitely need more travel. 3 Next year, we'll probably increase the travel budget. 4 That might be ok but let me check with HR first. 5 Everything could go up about 5%. 6 It may not happen. 7 We'll possibly expand your department next year. The speaker uses a modal verb to make a prediction about something that is possible but not certain. The speaker uses a modal verb to make a prediction about something that is possible but not certain. The speaker uses will + adverb to talk about the future. The speaker uses a modal verb to make a prediction about something that is possible but not certain. The speaker makes an strong prediction based on some evidence. The speaker uses will + adverb to talk about the future. The speaker is less certain. The speaker uses will + adverb to talk about the future. The speaker is fairly certain.