Opinions qualified with adverbs

arguably, apparently, obviously...

1. Adverbs that express attitude.

Sussex's vocals are arguably the most important component in the Motel's impressive musical machinery.

Arguably tells us the writer's attitude to what he/she is saying.

Put the adverbs into the boxes to show what attitude they express.

A: The writer thinks this is obvious.
B: The writer thinks this might be true.
C: The writer has heard this is true but is uncommitted.
D: The writer is indicating his surprise or lack of surprise.

2. Adverbs that express attitude.

Drag the adverbs from the box into the sentences to show the writer's attitude (in brackets).

3. Position of adverbs.

How good is your memory? Put the adverb on the left in the correct place in the sentence.

4. Word order.

Put the words in the correct order.