Understanding Intensifiers in English

This video tutorial by Michael from EnglishAcademy101 introduces the concept of intensifiers in English, focusing on the words 'so', 'such', 'too', and 'enough'. Each intensifier is explained with examples, showing how they can be used to strengthen the meaning of sentences. The tutorial concludes with a summary and encourages viewers to practice using these intensifiers.

What is the primary purpose of using intensifiers in English?

• To change the subject of a sentence

• To confuse the reader

• To strengthen the meaning of a sentence

• To make sentences longer

Which word can be used as an intensifier before an adjective to mean 'very'?

• Enough

• Such

• So

• Too

How would you use 'so' with an adverb?

• So quickly

• So genius

• So teacher

• So enough

Which sentence uses 'so' correctly with an adjective?

• So genius

• So quickly

• So cold

• So enough

Which of the following is a correct use of 'so' with an adverb?

• So enough

• So quickly

• So such

• So genius

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'such' with a noun?

• Such a too

• Such a enough

• Such a genius

• Such a quickly

What is the main difference between 'so' and 'such'?

• 'So' is used with adjectives, 'such' with nouns

• 'So' is positive, 'such' is negative

• 'So' is negative, 'such' is positive

• 'So' is used with nouns, 'such' with adjectives

What is the correct usage of 'such' with an adjective?

• Such a too

• Such a enough

• Such a beautiful

• Such a quickly

What is the purpose of using 'such' in a sentence?

• To indicate insufficiency

• To express a high degree

• To show negativity

• To denote exactness

What is the meaning of 'too' when used as an intensifier?

• Exactly enough

• Not enough

• More than enough, often negatively

• Just enough