Question

Which of the phrase given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
In all likeness the company will fail to achieve its production targets this year.

• A. With every likeliness
• B. In all likelihood
• C. It is likely for
• D. In every likeness
• E. No correction required

Answer 1

The correct option is B In all likelihood

To show the possibilities, we use 'likelihood'. When all the possibilities are talked about, it is better to use all likelihood. So, (b) is correct.
E.g. In all likelihood, it can be said that India will beat Sri Lanka in tests.