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

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

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English

6th - 7th Grade

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Outright

Really

Altogether

Somewhat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Absolutely

Somewhat

Nearly

Almost

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which adverb of degree is commonly used in negative sentences?

Very

Much

Absolutely

Quite