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Comment adverbs

Indicate how likely smth is Indicate our attitude Show our judgement

Indicate how likely smth is


apparently, certainly, clearly, definitely, obviously, presumably, probably, undoubtedly
Presumably, he didn't hear me when I called. The book was based on his experience in China, apparently. Child development can be undoubtedly slowed down by poor nutrition.
You've worked very hard. Obviously, it would be easy to do the test. The test was obviously very easy.

Indicate our attitude/opinion


astonishingly, frankly, generally, honestly, interestingly, luckily, naturally, sadly, seriously, suprisingly, unbelievably Luckily, he offered to take me to the station. Astonishingly, she did well in the exams. !!! She did astonishingly well in the exams.

Show our judgement


bravely, carelessly, foolishly,generously, kindly, rightly, stupidly, wisely, wrongly She bravely picked up the spider and put it outside. Most people believe, rightly, that the prisoners should be released.

Viewpoint adverbs
Politically, environmentally, biologically, financially, ideologically, industially, logically, medically, morally, outwardly, technically, visually, grammatically... grammatically speaking from a grammar point of view in grammatical terms in terms of grammar as far as grammar is concerned From a grammatical point of view, the essay was well written, but its style was inappropriate.

Viewpoint phrases
According to... In my view To my/her/his knowledge From my/her/his perspective Personally In my/her/his opinion In my view, the Prime Minister should introduce the changes as soon as possible.

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