Probably expresses a judgment that something is likely, without making it certain.
The idea
Put probably before a main verb: She probably knows. After be or an auxiliary, place it after that verb: It is probably open; will probably arrive.
Examples
- The train will probably arrive late.
- She probably knows the answer.
- It is probably too cold for a picnic.
- They probably did not see the message.
- I will probably take the bus.
- The café is probably open now.
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Probably expresses likelihood, not certainty; it does not state an exact numerical chance.
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Choose the adverb. She ___ knows. (probably / probable)
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probably
Before the main verb knows, use probably.
Choose the adverb. The train will ___ arrive late. (probably / probable)
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probably
After will, put probably before the main verb.
Choose the adverb. The café is ___ open. (probably / probable)
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probably
After is, place probably before the adjective.
Practice round
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Choose the adverb. She ___ knows. (probably / probable)
Choose the adverb. The train will ___ arrive late. (probably / probable)
Choose the adverb. The café is ___ open. (probably / probable)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Make two predictions with probably, using a main verb and will.