Jalal: What do you think we should give mom as a gift for mother’s day?

Laila: A wristwatch I think

Jalal: Are you sure?
Laila: Yes, certainly. As far as I know, she likes watches.
Jalal: Well, it is possible I suppose, but I doubt it.
Laila: So, what do you think?
Jalal: We may buy her a golden necklace?
Laila: I am not sure we can. It’s too expensive.
Jalal: No one can deny that, but we can collect the money.
Laila: Still, I doubt it. I’m broke now. I am not sure I can get enough money within this week.
Jalal: Well, doubt isn’t going to do anything. I can lend you the money if you want.
Laila: Really?
Jalal: undoubtedly.
Laila: Thank you very much. Fill in the table with the appropriate expressions from
the dialogue:
Jalal: Don’t mention it.
Expressing certainty Expressing uncertainty
B. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate expression from the list:

certainly – must – probably – think – may

a) I’ll……………………….... come back to see the manager next week if I am free.
b) I ……………….……….will enjoy myself working in this laboratory; I am fond of science and
technology.
c) This ………………………be the laboratory-there are instruments and products of scientific
research.
d) I ………………….……..… they are going to offer me the job as I have a good profile.
 Functions: Certainty Uncertainty
Certainty: When you are sure about something.
Uncertainty: When you are not sure about something.
certainty uncertainty
•Undoubtedly •I doubt it
•Unquestionably •May + verb
•It is crystal clear •I guess + verb
•No one can deny •Probably
•I am sure / For sure. •I think
•Certainly •I assume
•Must •I suppose

Ali: Hassan is a hardworking student.

Kamal: Yes, I am sure / certain that he will have a good grade. (certainty)

Hassan: I strongly believe that our local football team will win the match (certainty)
Hicham: With their actual level, I doubt it / I feel uncertain about it. (uncertainty)
Complete the dialogue by Using Expression of Certainty/Uncertainty:
Probably, I doubt it, for sure, I suppose, certainly
Ali : It seems that John can fix the computer well.
Badr : ……………………………….
I doubt it
Ali : Why do you say so? His work was so good yesterday.
Badr : I……….
suppose. You know I did his work.
Ali : Ah, can you show me how to fix it?
Badr : ………………..
Probably. If I have time.
Ali : Why don’t we meet at the weekend?
Badr : ……………………………
Certainly. I will be free then.
Ali : Ok, thanks a lot.
Badr : You are welcome but you have to come on time.
For sure.
Ali: ………………….. I will do.