Showing Probability
Common Phrases to Show Probability
There are many ways to show how certain you are about an opinion. These are some of the most common:
100% (Certain)
I'm sure that...
There's no doubt that...
Example:
I'm sure that special services will be required.
I'm sure that theme parks will continue to make healthy profits.
75% (Probable)
This is likely to...
I expect that...
I wouldn't be surprised if...
Example:
This is likely to require us to go off-premises.
This is likely to streamline the food preparation process.
50% (Possible)
There's a chance that...
It's possible that...
Maybe...
Example:
It's possible that our requests will be met.
Maybe we should install snack bars in all of our hotels.
25% (Unlikely)
This probably isn't ...
I don't think that...
We are unlikely to...
I doubt that...
Example:
I don't think that those lamps will spoil the ambiance.
We are unlikely to start a franchise.