Future probability

The following modals are used to express future probability.

  • should
  • ought to
  • may
  • might
  • could

When the speaker is quite sure (future use)

  • should
  • ought to

Should and ought are used when the speaker is quite sure about something.

  • Should they be studying three days before the exam?
  • You ought to be able to find the subway station if you keep on walking to the end of this road.

When the speaker is less sure (future use)

  • may
  • might
  • could

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