3 Meanings of PRETTY

3 Meanings of PRETTY

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video by English with Max explores three meanings of the word 'pretty': as an adjective meaning attractive, as an adverb meaning quite, and in the idiom 'pretty much' meaning mostly. It also covers pronunciation differences in British, American, and Australian English. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to practice using 'pretty' in different contexts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the word 'pretty' typically pronounced in American English?

With a 'th' sound

With a 'd' sound

With a strong 't' sound

With a silent 't'

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what context is 'pretty' often used to describe males?

When using the term 'pretty boy'

When referring to their intelligence

When describing their athletic abilities

When talking about their height

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between 'pretty' and 'beautiful'?

'Pretty' is only used for objects

'Pretty' is less strong than 'beautiful'

'Pretty' is stronger than 'beautiful'

'Pretty' is only used for people

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'pretty' mean when used as an adverb?

Extremely

Not at all

Quite or to some degree

Always

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'pretty much' mean?

Rarely

Exactly

Mostly or almost

Not at all