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Speculation and Hypotheticals
Phrases for guessing and supposing.
It might be true
A phrase to say something is possibly correct but not certain
It could happen
A phrase to say something is possible but not guaranteed
It is likely
A phrase to say something will probably happen
It is unlikely
A phrase to say something probably will not happen
Suppose that
A phrase used to introduce a hypothetical situation
If this is true
A phrase used before describing what would follow from a fact
In that case
A phrase to introduce a result or conclusion based on a condition
What would happen if
A question exploring the consequences of a hypothetical situation
Most probably
A phrase meaning almost certainly or very likely
Maybe yes maybe no
A phrase expressing genuine uncertainty in either direction
One cannot be sure
A phrase to say certainty is impossible in a situation
It depends on the circumstances
A phrase to say the answer varies based on the situation
