Speaking Task 4: Making Predictions
Equip yourself with the future forms, modal verbs and probability language you need to predict what happens next in a picture for CELPIP Speaking Task 4.
How to use these words: Task 4 follows on from the scene in Task 3: you predict what will happen next. Lean on future modals (will, might, is going to) and probability adverbs (likely, probably) to show a range of certainty.
Frequently asked questions
How certain should my predictions sound?⌄
Vary your certainty. Use strong forms ("will", "is going to") for obvious outcomes and hedged forms ("might", "could", "probably") for less certain ones — the range itself demonstrates control.
What is the difference between Task 3 and Task 4 vocabulary?⌄
Task 3 describes the present scene; Task 4 projects into the future, so it relies on modal verbs and prediction phrases rather than location language.
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