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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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be likely to

Please, help me! Am I right?
He may come - it's possible that he will come
He may not come - it's possible that he will not come
But in questions:
Could he come? - is it possible?, will he come?
Isn't he likely to come? - is it possible?, will he not come?
  

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Anonymous He may come - it's possible that he will come He may not come - it's possible that he will not come Right. Anonymous Could he come? , will he come?

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  • Anonymous He may come - it's possible that he will come He may not come - it's possible that he will not come Right.
  • Anonymous Could he come?
  • , will he come?
  • , Is it OK if he comes?
  • Anonymous Isn't he likely to come?
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AnonymousHe may come - it's possible that he will come
He may not come - it's possible that he will not come
Right.
AnonymousCould he come? - is it possible?, will he come?
No, this sounds like you’re asking for someone’s permission, i.e., Is it OK if he comes?
AnonymousIsn't he likely to c
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The two statements are straightforward. You're right about the meanings.
AnonymousCould he come? - is it possible?, will he come?
Is it possible that he will come? (okay)
Will he come? (this is not an option)

It could mean, "Was it determined that he would be able (or allowed) to come?"
AnonymousIsn't he likely
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