Flashcard on Adverbs: Intensifiers

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What is the primary function of intensifiers?

Back

To strengthen the meaning of expressions

Front

Which of the following is NOT a common intensifier? Absolutely, Totally, Completely, Quickly

Back

Quickly

Front

In which context is 'pretty' typically used?

Back

Informal language

Front

How is 'rather' different from 'pretty'?

Back

It is more formal

Front

What does 'quite' mean when used before non-gradable adjectives?

Back

Completely or absolutely

Front

Which of the following sentences uses 'fairly' correctly? She is fairly talented in music., He runs fairly fast., The movie was fairly interesting.

Back

All of the above.

Front

fairly

Back

Not very, but to a moderately degree

Front

Which intensifier can be used before verbs to express thoughts or emotions?

Back

Rather

Front

What is the correct usage of 'pretty' before an adjective + noun?

Back

We had a pretty busy day.

Front

Which intensifier is considered the weakest in intensity? Options: Quite, Rather, Pretty, Fairly

Back

Fairly