Attitude Adverbials
__________, nobody was hurt in the accident.
(Clue: shows relief that something bad didn’t happen)
Fortunately
I like apples. ________, I don’t like bananas.
(Clue: shows contrast / difference)
However
She is ________ 16 years old.
about
__________, I forgot to bring my homework.
(Clue: shows honesty or admitting something)
Honestly
__________, I think this is a good idea.
(Clue: used to introduce a simple summary or main point)
Basically
He weighs ________ 70 kilograms.
around/about
__________, the results were better than expected.
(Clue: shows something unexpected happened)
Surprisingly
__________, most students prefer online learning.
(Clue: used for a general statement, not 100% exact)
Generally
I’m ________ tired after that long journey.
(Clue: not completely tired, but not fully fine either — in-between feeling)
kind of/ sort of
__________, I don’t think this is the best solution.
(Clue: shows personal opinion)
Personally
__________, I thought the movie was quite boring.
(Clue: used to give your real opinion or correct a misunderstanding)
Actually
The situation is ________ complicated because there is no clear right answer.
(Clue: unclear / in-between / grey area situation)
kind of/sort of
__________, he finished the exam even though he was ill.
(Clue: shows admiration or that something is impressive)
Impressively/ Remarkably
__________, we don’t have enough evidence to be certain.
(Clue: used to make a general conclusion based on limited information)
Overall
The population of the town is ________ 12,000, although official records vary slightly depending on how the surrounding areas are counted.
(Clue: an uncommon way to give an approximate number; used in formal or semi-formal contexts; means “approximately but not exactly”)
a) kind of
b) about
c) in the region of
d) exactly
c.)in the region of