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Adverbs of Degree

The document discusses different adverbs of degree that are used to modify adjectives, adverbs, and verbs to indicate strength of meaning. It categorizes common adverbs of degree into three groups based on the part of speech they can modify: those that modify adjectives, adverbs, or verbs; those that modify adjectives or adverbs only; and those that modify verbs or comparatives only. Examples are provided to illustrate the different positions these adverbs can occupy in sentences. An exercise at the end asks the reader to insert various adverbs of degree into sentences in the appropriate positions.

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Adverbs of Degree

The document discusses different adverbs of degree that are used to modify adjectives, adverbs, and verbs to indicate strength of meaning. It categorizes common adverbs of degree into three groups based on the part of speech they can modify: those that modify adjectives, adverbs, or verbs; those that modify adjectives or adverbs only; and those that modify verbs or comparatives only. Examples are provided to illustrate the different positions these adverbs can occupy in sentences. An exercise at the end asks the reader to insert various adverbs of degree into sentences in the appropriate positions.

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Adverbs of Degree (e.g.

very, quite)
A. very, quite and a bit
It feels a bit cold in here. Ive got my pullover on.
Its quite cold outside. Youll need a coat if you go out.
It was very cold yesterday. I wore a scarf and gloves.
An adverb of degree makes the meaning stronger (+) or weaker (-):
(++) very cold
(+) quite cold
(-) a bit cold
B. very cold, a bit tired, etc.
An adverb of degree (e.g. very) goes before an adjective (e.g. cold) or an
adverb (e.g. quickly)
Its very cold today. (++)
The time passed
quite quickly. (+)
Im feeling a bit tired. (-)
We have to go fairly soon. (+)
Thats absolutely marvelous. (++)
You played extremely
well. (++)
We can use a lot (++) and much (++) with a comparative.
These tapes are a lot cheaper.
The new trains go much
faster.
Many adverbs of degree (e.g. really) can go with a verb. Most go in mid
position (after an auxiliary but before the main verb).
My foot is really hurting. (++)
Celia quite enjoys
shopping. (+)
I just know youre wrong. (++)
I rather like these
biscuits.
These adverbs go at the end of a sentence when they describe a verb: much,
a lot (++); a little, a bit (-); terribly, awfully (++).
I ride my bike a lot.
Lets rest a little. My foot hurts
terribly.
These words can go in mid or end position: completely, absolutely, totally.
We completely lost our way. OR We lost our way completely.
In a positive statement, we use very much, in a negative very much or
much.
I like this book very much. NOT I like this book much.
I dont like this book very much. OR I dont like this book much.
C. Summary

High degree

WITH
ADJECTIVE,
ADVERB OR
VERB
just, completely,

WITH ADJECTIVE
OR ADVERB
ONLY

WITH VERB OR
COMPARATIVE
ONLY

very, extremely

very much, a lot

very (++)

Some degree
rather (+)
Low degree
a little (-)

absolutely, totally;
really; terribly,
awfully
rather, quite

fairly, pretty

a little, a bit

slightly

not (very) much

Exercises
Put the adverbs in the right place. Sometimes, more than one answer is
correct.
1. (a bit) These books are old.
2. (quite) I like my new job.
3. (a little) Why dont you slow down?
4. (completely) The rain spoilt my day.
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5. (rather) I agreed with the speaker.
6. (fairly) We did the job quickly.
7. (a lot) I feel better now.
8. (a bit) Im getting hungry.
9. (very much) We enjoyed the concert.
10.(terribly) The prisoners suffered.

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