Adverbs of probability and certainty in English
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Adverbs of probability and certainty in English
This chapter discusses the adverbs of probability and certainty in English. Adverbs of probability and certainty tell us the degree of certainty regarding an action or event.
Lesson Outline
Hide- 1.What are adverbs of probability and certainty?
- 2.Placement of adverbs probability and certainty
- 3.A complete list of adverbs of probability and certainty in English
- 4.Exercises
- 4.1.Fill in the adverbs of probability and certainty in English
- 4.2.Choose the correct adverb of probability and certainty in English
What are adverbs of probability and certainty?
Adverbs of probability and certainty are used to talk about how sure someone is about a situation.
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Placement of adverbs probability and certainty
The placement of the adverbs of probability and certainty depends on what is being referred to.
| Placement | Example |
|---|---|
| Before the main verb | I probably study medicine in the future. |
| After the verb 'to be' | He is definitely like his father. |
| Between auxiliary verbs and other verbs. | We will maybe be late to the party. |
| At the beginning of a prayer | Of course, we can start later. |
A complete list of adverbs of probability and certainty in English
The table below lists the adverbs of probability and certainty in English.
| Adverbs | Example |
|---|---|
| certainly | She is certainly an intelligent girl. |
| conceivably | They could conceivably have already left. |
| definitely | They definitely came to school together. |
| doubtless | Doubtless you will find a solution. |
| indeed | I am indeed coming to your party. |
| likely | It is likely that the bus does not arrive. |
| maybe | Maybe we can teach him Spanish. |
| of course | Of course, they can come to my house. |
| obviously | She will obviously come to the party. |
| perhaps | Perhaps we will go out tonight. |
| possibly | I cannot possibly tell you what he will give you for your birthday. |
| probably | They are probably working on a project. |
| really | I really hope I can go to Australia soon. |
| surely | She surely won't forget your birthday. |
| truly | They truly believe they are going to fail the exam. |
| undoubtedly | Undoubtedly, she was a great teacher. |
| unlikely | She thinks it's unlikely that the teacher will come today. |
Train your skills by doing the exercises below!
Exercises
Fill in the adverbs of probability and certainty in English
Choose the correct adverb of probability and certainty in English
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