Focus 5 Sentence modifiers 4.4

Which is the odd one?

• annoyingly

• surprisingly

• certainly

Answer explanation

Certainly is used to soften the message, while the other two - to indicate your attitude/reaction

Which is the odd one?

• actually

• frankly

• indeed

Answer explanation

Frankly is used to indicate how you are speaking , while the other two - to introduce a new subject

Which is the odd one?

• actually

• in fact

• certainly

Answer explanation

Certainly is used to say that something is obvious, while the other two - to correct a falsehood.

Which is the odd one?

• apparently

• admittedly

• by the way

Answer explanation

By the way is used to change the topic, while the other two - to soften the message.

Which is the odd one?

• doubtless

• clearly

• strikingly

Answer explanation

Strikingly is used to indicate your reaction, while the other two - to say that something is obvious.

Which is the odd one?

• understandably

• to some extent

• thankfully

Answer explanation

To some extent is used to soften the message, while the other two - to indicate your attitude.

Which is the odd one?

• presumably

• in a way

• as a matter of fact

Answer explanation

As a matter of fact is used to correct a falsehood, while the other two - to soften the message.

Which is the odd one?

• plainly

• in actual fact

• in truth

Answer explanation

Plainly is used to emphasise what you want to say, while the other two - to correct a falsehood.

Which is the odd one?

• arguably

• to be honest

• admittedly

Answer explanation

To be honest is used to indicate how you are speaking, while the other two - to soften the message.

Which is the odd one?

• indeed

• in a way

• maybe

Answer explanation

Indeed - formal, the other two - spoken