Everyday Grammar - VOA Learning English Discussing Alien Life - September 27, 2023
Sep 27, 2023
A lively talk about UFOs and whether people believe in alien life. Clear explanations of how using 'do' adds emphasis in speech. A tour of possibility adverbs like definitely, probably, and perhaps. Examples show where to place those adverbs and how they can stand alone for effect.
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Using Believe To State Opinions On Aliens
- The verb believe is the common way to state acceptance of alien life in English.
- Faith Perlow explains using 'do' before believe (I do believe) adds spoken emphasis with stress on do.
Adverbs Convey How Sure You Are About UFOs
- Adverbs of possibility show degrees of certainty about alien-related claims like UFO sightings.
- Joy uses certainly, definitely, and probably to indicate strong versus weaker chances about aliens and Area 51.
Place Adverbs Correctly In Sentences
- Place adverbs before the main verb and after auxiliary verbs to sound natural in English.
- Examples: I certainly believe in aliens; I think they are definitely among us; The UFOs are probably held in Area 51.