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