1. Be likely to/ that
We use this structure to refer to something that will probably happen or is expected to happen in the future
e.g., Tom is likely to arrive in May. (Subject + be likely to + infinitive)
It is likely that Tom will arrive in May.(It + be likely that+ subject+ will + infinitive)
NegativeBe unlikely to / Be unlikely that E.g., She is unlikely to sing in Portugal soon.
2. Be about to
We use this structure to talk about an imminent action in the very near future
E.g., I'm about to finish my song.(be about to + infinitive)
be likely to/that; be about to
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1. Be likely to/ that
We use this structure to refer to something that will probably happen or is expected to happen in the future
e.g., Tom is likely to arrive in May. (Subject + be likely to + infinitive)
It is likely that Tom will arrive in May.(It + be likely that+ subject+ will + infinitive)
NegativeBe unlikely to / Be unlikely that E.g., She is unlikely to sing in Portugal soon.
2. Be about to
We use this structure to talk about an imminent action in the very near future
E.g., I'm about to finish my song.(be about to + infinitive)