FORM/USE: 'IT' + LINKING VERB + ADJECTIVES + CLAUSE, HEDGING

EGP #431 | B2 | MODALITY / adjectives Can use 'it' + linking verb + adjective + ('that') clause to make an assertion less direct. Lexical range: N/A

她很可能已经知道这个消息了。

___It ___is ___likely that she already knows the news.

我们似乎有可能达成协议。

___It ___seems ___possible that we can reach an agreement.

会议不太可能按时结束。

___It ___is ___unlikely that the meeting will end on time.

他很可能因为堵车迟到。

___It ___is ___probable that he will be late due to traffic.

他们能否在截止日期前完成是值得怀疑的。

___It ___is ___doubtful that they can finish by the deadline.