Ex. 4-Possibility: Could

Instructions. Select the correct phrase from the drop down menu.

Explanation

Could can be used to express possibility. In such cases, it has about the same meaning as might, may, or maybe.

Example:
A: I have a sore throat.
B: You could be getting a cold.
1.
A: Is that Steve's sister over there?
B: . I've never seen her though so I don't really know.

2.
A: It's getting cloudy.
B: Yes. It looks like .

3.
A: It's almost 8:30. I wonder where Jim and Cathy are. They said they would be here at 8:00.
B: . Maybe we should give them a call.

4.
A: If gasoline prices continue to rise, people will probably buy more fuel-efficient cars.
B: but you never know. People are slow to change cherished habits and customs.

5.
A: There will probably be more people using mass transportation in order to save money on gas.
B: . However, it seems that people generally prefer driving their own cars to taking buses and using rail systems.