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Mar 2016
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Certainty and Uncertainty

AUSTRALIA PLUS
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Certainty and uncertainty ‘Certainty’ is the firm belief that something is true. ‘Do you think it will rain today?’ ‘I am certain it is going to rain.’ You can express certainty by saying: ‘I am confident it will rain.’ ‘I am positive it will rain.’ ‘I am sure it will rain.’ ‘It will definitely rain today.’ Uncertainty is the state of being unsure. You ... Show More
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