Syntax A

Handout 4b

Lesson 4 / handout 4b

 

Match the three headings and the letters below appropriately:

 

EXPECTATION                             ASSUMPTION                                CONCLUSION

 

  1. based on particular experiences and occasions, and therefore, being more adapted to circumstances than assumption; is generally more accurate
  2.  believing that things are or will be as we wish them to be
  3. based on our knowledge of people or things – their daily routine, character, qualities (NOT based on our wishes); is more realistic than expectation
  4. will (have)
  5. must (have), cannot (have), could not have
  6. should (have), ought to (have)
  7. „očekávání, naděje“
  8. „závěr, rozhodnutí“
  9. “předpoklad”

 

References:

Gethin, H. (1992) Grammar in Context. Proficiency Level English. Harlow: Longman. – chapter 11C (pp 126 – 129)