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English 15 Public

Students infer, identify, and correctly use adverbs of attitude (frankly, apparently, honestly, arguably, optimistically, admittedly, realistically, negatively).

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Frankly, I don’t care what he thinks. 👉 What’s the speaker’s attitude?

Direct / Honest

Students reacted negatively to the new rule 👉 What attitude?

Unfavorable / Pessimistic

Apparently, she got a new job in Italy. 👉 What does “apparently” tell you?

Uncertain / based on what was heard

Arguably, he’s the best actor in history. 👉 What attitude?

Debatable / Opinion with room for discussion

______, I didn’t think she’d react so badly.

Honestly.

______, this plan looks impossible.

Realistically

You’re accepting a mistake before giving an excuse. What adverb of attitude would you use?

Admittedly

You’re reporting something you heard, not witnessed. What would you say?

Apparently

Rephrase this sentence using an adverb of attitude: I’m sure he’ll come tomorrow.

Optimistically, he’ll come tomorrow.

Rephrase this sentence: He’s probably the best singer alive.

Arguably, he’s the best singer alive.

Rephrase this sentence using an adverb of attitude: I’m just telling you the truth.

Frankly, I’m telling you the truth.

Rephrase this sentence using an adverb of attitude: Let’s face it, we can’t do this by tonight.

Realistically, we can’t do this by tonight.

You’re not 100% sure but want to defend your opinion. What adverb would you use?

Arguably

You’re focusing on the bad side of everything. What adverb would you use?

Negatively

Optimistically, we’ll pass the exam. 👉 What kind of tone is this?

Hopeful