Adverbs that show perspective: personally, financially, politically
Viewpoint adverb + comma + main clause (usually at start)
Financially, it's not a good investment.
Personally, do you agree?
💡 Usually at the beginning of a sentence, followed by a comma. Can also come at the end.
✓Personally, I prefer tea to coffee.
✗Personal, I prefer tea to coffee.
Use adverb form (personally), not adjective (personal).
✓Financially speaking, we can't afford it.
✗Financial speaking, we can't afford it.
Adverb + speaking is a common pattern.
✓The project was, technically, a success.
✗The project was technical a success.
Viewpoint adverbs can go mid-sentence with commas.