ADVERBS OF EVALUATION
Definition: Evaluative adverbs are used by the
speaker to comment or give an opinion on something. Evaluative adverbs modify
the entire clause. There are several types of adverbs of evaluation, which can
be classified according to their function. Some give information about how
certain we consider something to be, others express our attitude (negative
or positive) about something, while others are used to
pass judgement on someone’s actions. Some of the most common
evaluative adverbs for each function are listed below:
1: Adverbs of Certainty
We use this kind of adverb to
state how certain we are about something, such as apparently, clearly, definitely, doubtfully,
doubtlessly, obviously, presumably, probably, undoubtedly.
Adverbs Examples:
David is clearly unhappy to be here.
Apparently, we’re going to have to work harder.
Obviously, we don’t want to spend too much
money.
2: Adverbs of Attitude
We use this kind of adverb to make
our attitude about something clear, such as astonishingly, frankly, fortunately, honestly, hopefully,
interestingly, luckily, sadly, seriously, surprisingly, unbelievably.
Adverb Examples:
Hopefully, he will reach the top.
Honestly, I couldn’t eat another bite.
Frankly, I think the Internet is overrated.
3: Adverbs of Judgement
We use this type of adverb
to make judgments about someone’s actions, including our own, such
as bravely, carelessly, fairly,
foolishly, generously, kindly, rightly, spitefully, stupidly, unfairly, wisely,
wrongly.
Adverb Examples:
She kindly lent me her bicycle.
The jacket is very generously cut.
I carelessly broke the glass.
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