[A+-S] Comment and Viewpoint Ad

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Direction: Read the passage below then answer the questions being asked.

23-AGA-COMMENT & VIEWPOINT ADVERBS

QUESTIONS:

1. How did the author feel emotionally while navigating through the markets of Marrakech?

2. What aspects of the markets in Marrakech did the author find particularly intriguing and culturally significant?

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Comment Adverbs

Comment adverbs often apply to the whole sentence and are mots frequently used in front poisitions, although they can also be used at the end of the sentence and in other positions.
At the beginning and end of sentences, we usually separate them from the rest of the sentence by a comma in writing or by intonation in speech.

Example:

Apparently, the company's decision to diversify its portfolio was a calculated move based on extensive market analysis.
With her unparalleled expertise in the field, she is undoubtedly the foremost authority on this subject matter.

▪️ Some comment adverbs:

USED TO	ADVERBS
indicate how likely we think something is
	indubitably
	hypothetically
	unarguably
	unambiguously
indicate our attitude to or opinion of what is said
	astonishingly
	bluntly
	broadly
	genuinely
	miraculously
show our judgement of someone's actions
	valiantly
	negligently
	irrationally
	benevolently
	justifiably

▪️ Comment adverbs which show judgement usually follow the subject, although they can be put in front position for emphasis.

Example:

She bluntly stated her opinion, not mincing her words in the face of controversy. or "Bluntly, she stated ..." to emphasize 'bluntly.'

▪️ If comment adverbs apply to only part of the sentence, they can be used in other positions.

COMPARE:
Astonishingly, the magician's performance was flawless, leaving the audience in awe.	The magician's performance was astonishingly flawless, leaving the audience in awe.
The audience was surprised	The performance was extremely flawless.

Viewpoint Adverbs

Some adverbs are used to make clear what viewpoint we are speaking form; that is, identifying what features of something are being talked about:

Example:

Financially, investing in real estate has proven to be a lucrative endeavor for many.
While the brothers share a resemblance physically, their disparity in personalities is striking.

▪️ A number of phrases are used in a similar way:

Example:

Ethically, it is imperative for companies to ensure fair labor practices and sustainable sourcing in their supply chains.
As far as ethics is concerned, it is imperative for companies to ensure fair labor practices and sustainable sourcing in their supply chains.

Politically, the new policy on renewable energy aligns with the government's commitment to environmental sustainability.
From a political point of view, the new policy on renewable energy aligns with the government's commitment to environmental sustainability.

▪️ Some Viewpoint adverbs:


biologically, ...	in terms of politics ...
environmentally, ...	according to ..
ideologically, ...	to my/his/her knowledge ...
morally, ...	from my/his/her perspective ...
politically speaking ...	personally in my/his/her opinion ...

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Direction: You are attending the opening of a contemporary art exhibition. As you explore the gallery, you have the opportunity to discuss the artwork "The Scream" below with fellow attendees. Use the comment and viewpoint adverbs discussed in class.

23-AGA-Commend and Viewpoint Adverbs