Core Idea: Thinking while speaking

This exercise will help you perform below functions in everyday life in English

• possibility / impossibility
• probability / improbability
• predicting / not predicting
• logical conclusions
• expressing doubt
• “what if” thinking

Instruction to do the exercise:

1. Hear all reflexes in general way.
2. Pick reflexes one by one and utter it aloud 4 to 5 times.
3. Use correct pronunciation of word.
4. Use weak form while pronouncing function word.
5. Apply word linking technique.
6. Apply rhythm exercise technique. (Applicable for advanced learners only)

Group 1:

I’m sure he’s right.

Without doubt, he’s one of the best players we have.

They’ll come, I’m sure of it.

It’s quite certain he was trying to fool you.

I’m convinced that we can’t trust him.

They’ll be here in time, I’m sure.

I’m sure he’s done the right thing.

I know what he’s going to do.

I’m absolutely sure that she comes from Australia.

There’s no doubt that he comes from a rich family.

They must have left by now.

I’m certain that he’s the one who did it.

It’s clear that she knows him.

There’s no doubt about it in my mind.

Obviously, he is against the proposal.

There was no mistaking him.

Arun will only start tomorrow, I’m certain about that.

We were at fault. I have no doubt about it.

I’m quite positive that they had met earlier.

He’s innocent. I’m convinced of it.

I certainly believe that he was in the wrong.

I feel quite sure that it was Susan.

He doesn’t stand a chance of winning.

I don’t doubt that he wanted to help her.

It’s impossible that he could have seen her there.

Group 2:

I’m going to cut it into four equal pieces.

I’ll wait until they come.

I certainly don’t intend to wait here all day.

I have no intention of leaving.

Here’s what I intend to do. I intend to marry her.

I’m visiting my parents this weekend.

I’m considering leaving this place.

I think I should visit them more often.

I’m not going to listen to this rubbish any longer.

I’m going to stay in and watch TV.

I don’t intend to argue about it.

I plan to invite them all.

I’ve got something fixed up for tomorrow.

I’m thinking of taking up another job.

I’ll help you, and I mean it.

My idea is to go to the exhibition tomorrow.

I’m planning to go to Bombay this weekend.

I intend showing it to him.

I’ve arranged to meet her after work.

I’ve decided to go alone.

I’m hoping to be able to complete it by tomorrow.

I’ll ring you up as soon as I can.

I’m hoping to visit Nagpur before returning to Delhi.

I don’t intend resigning.

I’ve decided not to invite them.

I’ve made up my mind to remain here for a few weeks.

Maybe, I should lock the house up for the holidays.

You saw her with Pedro? So Anand was right.

Did he say that? That means he doesn’t know anything about it.

If he is not there, he must be with Jack.

Don’t you have it with you? Then it must be with the Head Clerk.

Everybody must have left for the evening — because nobody is answering the phone.

This means that he has been telling the truth.

That can’t be Latha — she’s in Madras.

If he waved to you, then it’s clear he saw you.

A girl with a fair complexion isn’t necessarily a beautiful girl.

That can’t be true, because he was with me all day yesterday.

Therefore, he’s not responsible for any of these things.

She said that? Then, she should have been listening to what we were saying.

Only Rs.2,500? Obviously, it’s a bargain at that price.

That must be Ajith.

The new cars have more powerful engines, and are therefore faster.He can’t have moved it himself, because it’s too heavy

Big men are not necessarily strong men.

Was she there? Then she must have seen him.

It can’t be his wife, because she is here with my sister.

There’s a lot of noise from next door. They must be having a party or something.

So he must be with them now.

These things necessarily take some time.

Group 3:

Note: If something can happen or can be done, it is “possible”, but if you expect it to happen or to be true, it is “probable” (= likely).

It’s 6 o’clock. He should be in Bombay by now.

He’s not likely to agree.

He should be alone there.

They should have arrived by now.

She sang very well. She ought to win first prize.

She must be tired after the journey.

He ought to pass the exam this time.

He must be finding it very difficult to learn that poem by heart.

I don’t think it’s likely to rain.

You will slip if you aren’t careful. They’ve washed that floor.

It should be much warmer next month.

She ought to be there by now.

It looks like rain.

He’ll come next week — probably on Friday.

Oh, yes. By then, you should have saved enough money.

It’s quite probable that they haven’t taken a decision yet.

We may have made a mistake.

It’s possible.

He could be right.

I may possibly be able to help them.

It’s possible he came after I left.

It might be possible.

She could be telling lies.

He can do it.

In those days, all these things could be done easily.

There’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to do it.

It may be that he doesn’t want her to know about it.

With any luck, you’ll be able to get it.

Possibly, I may be able to persuade them to do it.

This can be improved.

They should be home by now.

It’s possible that she’ll be here tomorrow.

Maybe he likes it, maybe he doesn’t.

You should be able to do it.

There’s a fair chance of such a thing happening.

I may be able to get in touch with him today.

Perhaps she’ll come, perhaps she won’t.

I might have said so, but I don’t remember it.

It’s just possible that they might do it.

It’s impossible.

You can’t be sure.

Impossible!

No chance.

It’s not possible that such a thing could’ve happened.

It’s simply not possible.

That’s not possible.

It can’t be done, I’m afraid.

There’s no way we can persuade him to change his mind.

Not a chance.

He can’t be working at this time.

Group 4:

I just don’t think it’s true.

I doubt if it can be managed.

You don’t stand a chance.

It’s impossible that he’ll go out of his way to help anyone.

I don’t think it can be done.

You’ll meet with some difficulties, but you’ll be able to overcome them easily.

He’s sure to win a fine victory in the election.

You can expect some visitors.

I think it’ll rain today.

Your father will have arrived by now.

Salim is going to be the next captain.

I’d put my money on her. She’s sure to win this game.

She’s going to get married in a few months’ time.

I’m sure he’s going to get this job.

I bet he will become a doctor.

If you call him, he’ll come.

He’s certain to agree.

He stands a good chance of getting selected.

She might find him there.

She’ll make a good teacher.

They’ll be able to get out of these difficulties soon, I expect.

It’s going to be a rainy day tomorrow, I think.

If you don’t get it in a week’s time, I’ll eat my hat.

It’s got to be Ahuja.

Things are going to turn out well for you, I think.

She must have reached there by now.

These people will make things hard for you.

He’s going to get into politics.

I don’t think it’ll happen.

I have no idea.

I wish I knew!

Heaven only knows.

It’s anybody’s guess.

I don’t know who’ll win this time.

Nothing is certain at the moment.

God only knows!

I don’t know what’ll happen.

Anything could happen.

I don’t know much about all this.

Heaven knows!

God knows!

I don’t know.

Anybody could be our next president.

There shouldn’t be any difficulties.

There shouldn’t be any trouble finding this place.

It shouldn’t be hot in March.

There oughtn’t to be any problem finding a buyer.

It’s improbable that there should be any trouble.

He might pass the test, but it’s very unlikely.

The flight shouldn’t have arrived by now.

Group 5:

It’s possible that they might agree, but it doesn’t seem very probable.

Yes, I remember him very well.

I’ve forgotten to bring my pen.

I’m sorry, the meeting completely slipped my mind.

Ah! Now I remember.

I can’t remember.

I remember I had put it there.

Oh dear! I completely forgot about it.

Erm… yes, I’ve got it now.

It’d completely slipped my mind.

I don’t remember seeing you there.

I remember locking the door.

Yes, the whole episode is coming back to me now.

I’m sorry I don’t remember.

I don’t remember him.

My mind has gone completely blank.

I’ll always remember what you said the other day.

When they spoke to me in Tamil for some time, my Tamil started to come back.

Can you imagine what’d happen if something should go wrong?

Supposing he asked you to marry him, what’d you do then?

She would be very happy if you went to see her.

I suppose I’d be in the wrong if I did that.

If I get this job, I’d buy a scooter.

Surely it wasn’t her mistake, was it?

What if we run out of petrol on the way?

Maybe, I’d get another promotion by then.

Could it be Kumar’s car?

I wonder what it’d be like to live in a palace like that.

Supposing the plan goes wrong, what’ll you do then?

Think of him as your boss.

Imagine working under him for some time.

It could have been her mother.

Imagine what it’d be like if they joined together to do it.

I think it’d be better if you told him the news.

What if the car breaks down on the way?

What’d happen if he shaved his head?

Couldn’t it have been someone else?

What do you think it’d be like to live in poverty?

He must have been seriously ill or something.

I wonder what it’d be like if he became our boss.

Suppose he refuses to see you. What’d you do?

I bet it was his idea.

What’d you do if it rained now?

What if they come back?

I might get hurt.

He’ll be back soon, I expect.

Just suppose he comes in all of a sudden and sees all this.

It must have been something important.

How would you feel if she spoke to you like that?

Could it be a misunderstanding?