Intensifiers and Mitigators in Grammar

In this video, Mark introduces the concepts of intensifiers and mitigators in English grammar. Intensifiers are adverbs that increase the intensity of an adjective or another adverb, such as 'very' and 'extremely'. Mitigators, on the other hand, lessen the intensity, like 'a bit' and 'fairly'. Mark provides examples and explains how these adverbs modify sentences. The lesson concludes with a recap and encourages viewers to practice by writing their own examples.

What is the main topic introduced in the lesson?

• Intensifiers and mitigators

• English vocabulary

• Punctuation rules

• Sentence structure

What is the primary function of intensifiers in a sentence?

• To increase the intensity of an adjective or adverb

• To make a statement less intense

• To negate a statement

• To change the tense

Which of the following is an example of an intensifier?

• Almost

• Barely

• Very

• Slightly

In the sentence 'It is very exciting to be back,' what role does 'very' play?

• It is a mitigator

• It is a noun

• It is a verb

• It is an intensifier

Which of the following is a correct example of using an intensifier?

• He is slightly tired.

• She is very happy.

• They are barely visible.

• We are almost there.

What is the role of 'completely' in the sentence 'That makes me completely satisfied'?

• It is an intensifier

• It is a verb

• It is a noun

• It is a mitigator

What does the term 'mitigate' mean in the context of grammar?

• To change the subject

• To lessen force or strength

• To increase intensity

• To add more detail

Which word in the sentence 'He spoke English fairly slowly' acts as a mitigator?

• Slowly

• Fairly

• English

• Spoke

What is the effect of using a mitigator in a sentence?

• It adds a question to the statement

• It changes the meaning of the sentence

• It lessens the intensity of an adjective or adverb

• It makes the statement more intense

Which of the following is NOT a mitigator?

• Quite

• Pretty

• Extremely

• Fairly