Understanding Intensifiers in English

The video tutorial by Gill at engVid focuses on intensifiers, words that add emphasis to statements. It covers common intensifiers like 'very', 'do', 'so', 'really', 'absolutely', 'definitely', and 'extremely', explaining their usage and impact on communication. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate how these words enhance the strength of expressions, making them more powerful and varied. The session concludes with a suggestion to take a quiz on the topic at engVid.com.

What is the primary purpose of using intensifiers in English?

• To make sentences longer

• To add humor to statements

• To strengthen and emphasize statements

• To confuse the listener

Which word is commonly used as an intensifier to express truthfulness?

• Barely

• Somewhat

• Slightly

• Very

What is the origin of the word 'very' as an intensifier?

• German

• French or Latin

• Spanish

• Italian

How does the verb 'do' function as an intensifier?

• By making sentences negative

• By adding a question

• By shortening the sentence

• By adding emphasis to a statement

Which of the following sentences uses 'do' as an intensifier?

• I like your car.

• Do you like your car?

• I do like your new car.

• I do not like your car.

What effect does the word 'so' have when used as an intensifier?

• It turns the statement into a question

• It makes the statement less important

• It adds emphasis to the statement

• It makes the statement negative

Which sentence correctly uses 'so' as an intensifier?

• So that tastes good.

• That so tastes good.

• That tastes so good.

• That tastes good.

How does the word 'really' change the tone of a sentence?

• It makes the sentence sound more neutral

• It makes the sentence sound less important

• It adds a questioning tone

• It emphasizes the statement

Which of the following sentences uses 'really' as an intensifier?

• That's a good idea.

• That's a good idea, really.

• That's a really good idea.

• Really, that's a good idea.

What is a characteristic of longer intensifiers like 'absolutely'?

• They make sentences shorter

• They are only used in questions

• They can be used on their own or in a sentence

• They are always used at the beginning of a sentence