Language Hub Upper-Intermediate, Unit 2.2 - Vocabulary (Adverbs

Naturally / Simply, we all want to find a solution as soon as possible.

• Naturally

• Simply

Replace the phrases in italics with adverbs admittedly, frankly, merely, naturally, apparently, sadly.

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l accept that I don't do as much to help the environment as I probably should.

Replace the phrases in italics with adverbs admittedly, frankly, merely, naturally, apparently, sadly.

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To be completely honest, I don't like her attitude.

Replace the phrases in italics with adverbs admittedly, frankly, merely, naturally, apparently, sadly.

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The money they're offering is just to keep us quiet.

Replace the phrases in italics with adverbs admittedly, frankly, merely, naturally, apparently, sadly.

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Of course, we will let you know if anything changes.

Replace the phrases in italics with adverbs admittedly, frankly, merely, naturally, apparently, sadly.

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He's just bought a Ferrari, from what people say.

Match the statements with the correct response.

• Yes, it was simply delicious!

• Did you enjoy the play last night?

• Frankly, I thought it was terrible.

• You got us lost!

• It was, undoubtedly, the right decision.

• That really was an absolutely wonderful meal.

• Admittedly, I have the map...

• Getting this new computer system has made our department far more efficient.

Match the statements with the correct response.

• Apparently, he retired last year.

• Do you remember Mr Greene? What's he doing now?

• Nothing, I was merely trying to explain.

• I am so excited about the event next week!

• Naturally! You always get your work done

• It was a hard project, but l eventually got it all finished.

• Sadly, I can't go.

• What did you say to her? She's really upset.

Replace the phrases in italics with adverbs admittedly, frankly, merely, naturally, apparently, sadly.

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Although I wish it wasn't necessary, I have to leave my job.

I'm sorry, but what's being reported in the press merely / simply isn't true.

• merely

• simply