Expressing Certainty and Uncertainty

Practise the dialogue!

Hana              :  What are you looking for?

Rahma           :  I’m looking for money.

Hana              :  Do you remember where you put it?

Rahma           :  Well, I put it in my bag this morning. But I’m not quite sure.

Hana              :  Ok. Did somebody else enter our classroom this morning?.

Rahma           :  Well. . . . . .  Yes. My friend Wanda.

Hana              :  I doubt it. Wanda is our best friend. She is an honest girl.

Rahma           :  Yes, You are right. I’m positive about that.

Hana              :  Ok. I’ll help you to find the money. I’m certain the money is still here.

Rahma           :  Ok, thanks.

Now, answer these questions!

1.    Who are in the dialogue?

2.    Where does the dialogue happen?

3.    What is Rahma looking for?

4.    Where did Rahma put her money?

5.    Is she sure that her friend has taken her money?

6.    Who is Wanda?

7.    What are they?

8.    Is Hana sure that Wanda took the money

Expressing certainty

Ø  I am certain . . . . .

Ø  I am sure  . . . . .

Ø  I am positive . . . . .

Ø  I am absolutely sure . . . . .

Ø  I have no doubt . . . . .

Ø  I am absolutely certain . . . . .

Ø  I know . . . . .

Ø  I am a hundred percent sure . . . . .

Ø  There is no doubt about it.

Ø  I definitely . . . . .

Ø  I’m convinced . . . . .

Ø  There is no question . . . . .

Expressing Uncertainty

Ø  I am not sure . . . . .

Ø  I am not certain . . . . .

Ø  I am not positive that . . . . .

Ø  I couldn’t say . . . . .

Ø  I doubt it . . . . .

Ø  I don’t know yet . . . . .

Ø  I am not really sure about . . . . .

Ø  I can’t decide . . . . .

Ø  I am in two minds . . . . .

Ø  I can’t make up my mind . . . . .