Express Yourself: Opinions and Feelings

Is there a QUICKER way to express your opinions and feelings about things?

Well, actually, yes, there is! You can use Adverbs of Opinion and sound more natural when you speak!

WHY YOU NEED TO USE ADVERBS OF OPINION

Look at the adverb of opinion actually for example. What does it mean?

actually =

used before you want to say something is true or a fact

Example

Look at these example sentences. ⬇️

• It is true that there is a way to express your feelings and opinions quickly.

• The truth is that there is a way to express your feelings and opinions quickly.

• Let me tell you truth about this situation: There is a way to express your feelings and opnions quickly.

But this sentence ⬇️ is much shorter (and sounds nicer too 👏🏽)

• Actually, there is a way to express your feelings and opinions quickly.

HOW DO I USE THEM?

Simple things to remember about adverbs of opinion:

• usually placed at the beginning of the sentence, 

• followed by a comma when writing,

• or a short pause when speaking.

You might see them at the end of a sentence but this is rare.

COMMON ADVERBS OF OPNION

Do you know the meaning of these common adverbs of opinion?

• obviously

• fortunately

• unfortunately

• supposedly

• evidently

• surprisingly

• hopefully

• personally

• apparently

• typically

ℹ️Check your understanding here ⬇️

A) Match the bolded adverb with the correct definition to make sure you understand the meaning.

B) Choose the best adverb to complete the sentence.

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