Linking Words That Show Attitude in English
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice
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What are attitude words? Some adverbs and phrases show how you feel about what you say: happy, sad, surprised, honest or very sure. They usually come at the start of a sentence, followed by a comma. Use the adverb form (-ly), not the adjective.
❌ Unfortunate, the flight was cancelled.✅ Unfortunately, the flight was cancelled.
😊 Good news
😔 Bad news
😮 Surprise and interest
💬 Opinion and certainty
🎓 Useful in IELTS
💡 IELTS tip: Use 1 to 2 attitude words in an answer, not in every sentence. In formal Writing, choose admittedly, clearly or interestingly and avoid honestly and frankly. Check the meaning: fortunately = good news, unfortunately = bad news. Apparently means “I heard” or “it seems”, not “I am sure”.
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Activity 1: Match the Feeling
Read each sentence. Choose what the attitude word shows.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the best attitude word to complete each sentence.
Activity 3: Odd One Out
Two words show the same feeling. One is different. Tap the different one.
Activity 4: Fix the Mistake
Each pair has one correct sentence and one with a mistake. Tap the correct sentence.
Activity 5: Type It
Type the missing attitude word. The first letter is given as a clue. Press Check or Enter.
Activity 6: Read the Feeling
Read the situation. Choose the attitude word that fits how the speaker feels.