Teacher: Yes, that’s correct: We say “In the future, the planet will be warmer.” So when we’re talking about the future, we use will to…

Student: But teacher you can’t!

Teacher: Excuse me?

Student: You can’t say will because you’re not sure! What if things change? You have to use might, because maybe it won’t be warmer in the future! You can’t be certain!!

Teacher: Ok, tell me: what day will it be tomorrow?

Student: Saturday.

Teacher: Ah, but how can you be sure it’ll be Saturday? What if the world ends this evening? Continue reading →