Viewpoint Adverbs

What are Viewpoint Adverbs?

Viewpoint Adverbs are similar to Evaluative Adverbs, but the two cannot be interchanged or confused.

While evaluative adverbs give a comment or opinion on something, viewpoint adverbs indicate whose point of view is expressed or specify what aspect of something is being discussed.

Evaluative Adverb Example

"Unfortunately, Ali can barely read the text."

In this sentence, the evaluative adverb “unfortunately” modifies the entire sentence, conveying the speaker’s observation that it is unfortunate Ali struggles to read.

Viewpoint Adverbs Usually Involve Personal Pronouns Such As:

I, you, me, her, his, him, them, they, etc.

Common Viewpoint Adverbs Include:

for me/you/him/her/them,
in my/their/his/her/your/our opinion,
according to him/her/them/you,
according to me/you/him/her/them,
as far as I/you/he/she/they am/is/are concerned,
in my/your/his/her/their view,
to my/your/his/her/their knowledge,
from my/your/his/her/their perspective,
from my/your/his/her/their point of view,
personally

Specific Aspects Used as Viewpoint Adverbs Include:

medically, morally, officially, outwardly, physically, politically, scientifically, technically, theoretically,
visually, biologically, environmentally, ideologically, industrially, financially, formally,
inwardly, linguistically, mathematically, etc.

Example Sentences:

"For me, this dress is too small for a night out."

Here, the viewpoint adverb “for me” indicates that the opinion belongs to the speaker.

"Medically, carbonated drinks are not good for the body."

The viewpoint adverb “medically” shows that the opinion or fact is from medical experts.