A series of events develop the plot's central conflict and Suspense builds gradually as the plot progresses.
1. I bet the weather forecast is on in a minute.
The weather forecast may be on in a minute.
2. It's likely that we'll have a very hot summer this year.
We might have a very hot summer this year.
3. I'm sure Tom didn't drive to work, because his car is in the drive, covered with snow.
Tom mustn't have driven to work, because his car is in the drive, covered with snow.
A complete predicate because it is describing the complete subject which is of the committee members...
