4.123 Indicating likelihood

The following paragraphs explain how modals are used to express different degrees of certainty about past, present, and future situations and events.

Paragraphs 4.124 to 4.131 explain the main ways in which modals are used to express degrees of certainty.

Paragraphs 4.132 to 4.138 explain special uses of modals when talking about possible future situations.

Paragraphs 4.139 to 4.145 explain special uses of modals when talking about possible situations in the past.