Adverbs of Probability: Part 1

1. Overview: Adverbs of probability tell us how sure we are about something happening. They help express our opinions about the likelihood of an event. 2. Cases of Usage: - "Definitely" means that something will certainly happen. Example: "She will definitely come to the party." - "Probably" means that something is likely to happen, but we are not completely sure. Example: "He will probably finish his homework on time." - "Likely" is similar to "probably" and suggests a good chance of something happening. Example: "It is likely to rain tomorrow." - "Maybe" means that something might happen, but we are not sure at all. Example: "Maybe we will go to the beach this weekend." - "Clearly" means that something is easy to understand and obvious. Example: "Clearly, he is the best player on the team." - "Obviously" means that something is apparent or easily seen. Example: "Obviously, she forgot her keys." 3. Exceptions or Things to Pay Attention To: - Some adverbs can be used in different contexts. For example, "likely" can be used in a sentence structure like "It is likely that..." Example: "It is likely that they will win the game." - Also, "probably" often follows the main verb or comes after the subject. Example: "They probably saw the movie." 4. Additional Notes: It's common to confuse "likely" and "probably." Remember that "likely" describes a situation, while "probably" describes an action. For example, "It is likely to rain" vs. "She will probably call you."