Commenting Adverbs
Rewrite the sentence by choosing the correct adverb and putting it into the correct place.
The majority of jobs are going to be performed by robots.
comprehensively / undoubtedly / markedly
The majority of jobs are undoubtedly going to be performed by robots.
Complete the dialogue with the correct vocabulary terms.
A: I'm using a __ of this new app for studying English.
B: Really? How is it?
A: It's OK. Its __ isn't that good. It doesn't understand my English most of the time.
A: I'm using a beta version of this new app for studying English.
B: Really? How is it?
A: It's OK. Its voice recognition isn't that good. It doesn't understand my English most of the time.
Complete the sentence in the correct future tense.
By next weekend, I (finish) my report.
By next weekend, I will have finished my report.
Choose the correct expression to complete each sentence.
just to name a few / such as
In the field of medicine, robots perform a variety of tasks, __ dispensing medicine and assisting in surgeries.
In the field of medicine, robots perform a variety of tasks, such as dispensing medicine and assisting in surgeries.
Rewrite the sentence by choosing the correct adverb and putting it into the correct place.
Living to over 100 years old will be normal and expected.
clearly / dramatically / eventually
Living to over 100 years old will eventually be normal and expected.
Complete the dialogue with the correct vocabulary terms.
A: Oh no, my phone just crashed again!
B: You should try updating the __ to the latest version.
A: Oh no, my phone just crashed again!
B: You should try updating the operating system to the latest version.
Complete the sentence in the correct future tense.
By 2050, drones (deliver) our groceries.
Choose the correct expression to complete each sentence.
To name a few / Take, for example,
We're already using robots in our daily lives. __ chatbots.We're already using robots in our daily lives. Take, for example, chatbots.
Rewrite the sentence by choosing the correct adverb and putting it into the correct place.
Life will become easier as technology gets smarter.
surely / potentially / unfortunately
Life will surely become easier as technology gets smarter.
Smart speakers are a type of __. Many people use them at home to answer questions, help with reminders, and even shop.
Smart speakers are a type of virtual assistant. Many people use them at home to answer questions, help with reminders, and even shop.
Complete the sentence in the correct future tense.
By the end of the century, I think computers (replace) humans in many jobs.
By the end of the century, I think computers will have replaced humans in many jobs.
Choose the correct expression to complete each sentence.
like / take, for example,
I would love to have a robot in my house to do a lot of things I don't want to do, __ wash the dishes and clean the bathroom.
I would love to have a robot in my house to do a lot of things I don't want to do, like wash the dishes and clean the bathroom.
Rewrite the sentence by choosing the correct adverb and putting it into the correct place.
In the next century, we will all be eating vegan food.
gradually / dramatically / unfortunately
In the next century, we will unfortunately all be eating vegan food.
Social media sites can suggest names for people in photos that are posted because they use ___ software.
Social media sites can suggest names for people in photos that are posted because they use facial recognition software.
Complete the sentence in the correct future tense.
In the future, we all (talk) to chatbots.
In the future, we will all be talking to chatbots.
Choose the correct expression to complete each sentence.
just to name a few / namely
Robots can do things humans can't - lift heavy objects, make extremely fast calculations, and work for 24 hours straight, __.
Robots can do things humans can't - lift heavy objects, make extremely fast calculations, and work for 24 hours straight, just to name a few.
Rewrite the sentence by choosing the correct adverb and putting it into the correct place.
People will have nothing to do, so they will get bored and angry.
potentially / inevitably / unquestionably
People will have nothing to do, so they will inevitably get bored and angry.
Complete the dialogue with the correct vocabulary terms.
A: I love devices with __ like smart watches and smart speakers.
B: Me too! I love that they know my voice. And when they talk back, they sound so real.
A: Yeah, except my alarm clock. Its __ sounds like a robot talking.
A: I love devices with voice recognition like smart watches and smart speakers.
B: Me too! I love that they know my voice. And when they talk back, they sound so real.
A: Yeah, except my alarm clock. Its computer-generated speech sounds like a robot talking.
Complete the sentence in the correct future tense.
If all goes well, I (call) you at nine tomorrow.
If all goes well, I will be calling you at nine tomorrow.
Choose the correct expression to complete each sentence.
Namely / For instance
Many households already use robot technology for housekeeping purposes. __, robotic vacuum cleaners are very popular.
Many households already use robot technology for housekeeping purposes. For instance, robotic vacuum cleaners are very popular.