Adverbials Of Probability

We use adverbials of probability to show how certain we are about something.
The commonest adverbials of probability are

certainly
clearly
definitely
obviously
maybe
perhaps
possibly
probably


maybe and perhaps usually come at the beginning of the clause

➧ Perhaps the weather will be fine.
➧ Maybe it won't rain.


Other adverbs of possibility usually come in front of the main verb

➧ He is certainly coming to the party.
➧ Will they definitely be there?
➧ We will possibly come to England next year.


or after the present simple or past simple of be

➧ They are definitely at home.
➧ She was obviously very surprised.


But these adverbs sometimes come at the beginning of a clause for emphasis

➧ Obviously she was very surprised.
➧ Possibly we will come to England next year.
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