Adverbs of Attitude

Express a strong feeling of regret:
“__________, we ran out of time to finish the presentation.”

• Surprisingly

• Unfortunately

• Surely

• Luckily

Make an assumption based on evidence:
“ (a)   , she forgot to lock the door since it was wide open when I arrived.”

Select all the adverbs that typically show a positive or fortunate attitude:

• Sadly

• Fortunately

• Luckily

• seemingly

• Happily

Show certainty:
“__________, this method will solve the problem—there’s no doubt about it.”

• Certainly

• Perhaps

• Probably

• Ironically

Show sadness about a dramatic event:
“ (a)   , the rescue team couldn’t arrive in time to save everyone.”

Drag the correct adverb into each sentence:
1. “He didn't sing well. __________, he had never taken singing lessons.”
2. “__________, the weather will improve by tomorrow, so let’s not worry.”
3. “ __________, nothing about her story matched the evidence.”

(a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)  

• Obviously
• Hopefully
• Ironically
• Surprisingly
• Surely

Reorder these adverbs from least certain to most certain:

• maybe

• obviously

• definitely

• probably

__________, the most experienced driver was the first to get lost.

• Ironically

• Surely

• Possibly

• Happily

Type one adverb that indicates an outcome was unavoidable:
“ (a)   , the truth came out and people had to face the facts.”

Expresses the idea that what you are saying is based on what you’ve heard :
“________, they moved to a different city last year, but I’m not entirely sure.”

• Apparently

• Regrettably

• Undoubtedly

• Surely