How to use ADVERBS of DEGREE (absolutely, awfully, largely, entirely, almost, nearly, really)

The video tutorial covers adverbs of degree, explaining their formation, usage rules, and exceptions. It provides examples of how adverbs of degree can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. The tutorial also discusses the placement of adverbs in sentences, emphasizing their role in adding emphasis and acting as sub modifiers. Additionally, it highlights the use of adverbs in negative sentences, offering practical examples to illustrate these concepts.

What is the primary purpose of using adverbs of degree?

• To specify the location of an action

• To indicate the time of an action

• To provide more information about the magnitude of an action

• To describe the frequency of an action

How are most adverbs of degree formed?

• By adding 'ed' to a noun

• By adding 's' to a verb

• By adding 'ly' to an adjective

• By adding 'ing' to a verb

Where should adverbs of degree generally not be placed in a sentence?

• In the middle of a sentence

• At the beginning of a sentence

• Before the main verb

• At the end of a sentence

Which of the following adverbs of degree is typically placed before the main verb?

• Outright

• Really

• Altogether

• Somewhat

When adding emphasis to a verb, which adverb of degree would you use?

• Absolutely

• Somewhat

• Nearly

• Almost

What is a sub-modifier in the context of adverbs of degree?

• An adverb that modifies another adverb

• An adverb that modifies a verb

• An adverb that modifies a noun

• An adverb that modifies an adjective

Which adverb of degree is commonly used in negative sentences?

• Very

• Much

• Absolutely

• Quite