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WorksheetsAdverbs of Attitude
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
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)
Reorder these adverbs from least certain to most certain:
maybe
probably
obviously
definitely
__________, 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
Complete the sentence with an adverb that shows you’re expressing your personal view:
(a)
Express a blunt or harsh view:
(a) , I believe this plan is even worse than the previous one.
Organize these options into the right categories
shockingly
mercifully
regrettably
presumably
lamentably
seemingly
thankfully
strangely
clearly = (a)
fortunately = (b)
