Modals of Probability

Point 1: Use will to show something is expected to come true.

(Q) Where will you go for vacation?

(A) I will go to Spain.

(N) I won’t go to Madrid though.

(Q) Will you go to Barcelona.

(A) I will surely go there.

(N) I won’t have time.

Point 2: Use might for something that could happen.

(Q) Where will you go for vacation?

(A) I might go to France.

(N) I might not though.

(Q) Will you see Sue in Paris?

(A) I might.

(N) I might not.

Point 3: Use may for something that could happen.

(Q) What will you do tonight?

(A) I may just stay home.

(N) I may not do anything.

(Q) Will you be home tomorrow?

(A) I may.

(N) I may not.

Point 4: Use will probably for something that is likely to happen.

(Q) What will you have for dinner?

(A) I’ll probably have chicken.

(N) I probably won’t eat.

(Q) Will you have time to see me?

(A) I probably will.

(N) I probably won’t