What is an adverb of possibility?
Adverbs of Possibility

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English
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5th Grade
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Elma Opolentisima
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Possiblity
Possibly
Possiblly
Possibl
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Give an example of an adverb of possibility.
potentially
maybe
perhaps
likely
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do adverbs of possibility modify a verb?
Adverbs of possibility modify a verb by indicating the color of the action.
Adverbs of possibility modify a verb by determining the taste of the action.
Adverbs of possibility modify a verb by expressing the degree of certainty or likelihood associated with the action.
Adverbs of possibility modify a verb by specifying the size of the action.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can adverbs of possibility express certainty?
Rarely
No
Sometimes
Yes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Provide a sentence using an adverb of possibility.
She might possibly arrive late.
He could potentially win the game.
They may definitely cancel the event.
She might possibly arrive early.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Are adverbs of possibility always placed before the main verb?
Only on weekends
Sometimes
Yes
No
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Explain the difference between 'possibly' and 'probably' as adverbs of possibility.
Possibly implies certainty while probably implies doubt
Adverbs of possibility differ in the level of certainty they convey, with 'possibly' indicating doubt or uncertainty, while 'probably' suggests a higher likelihood or certainty.
Possibly and probably have no difference in meaning
Possibly and probably are interchangeable in usage
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