Understanding Adverbs of Degree

In this video, Alex introduces adverbs of degree, which describe the intensity of adjectives. He categorizes them into strong, less strong, and weak adverbs, providing examples for each. The video explains how these adverbs modify adjectives and offers practice questions for viewers to apply their understanding. The lesson concludes with an invitation to engage in the comments and explore more English lessons.

What is the primary function of adverbs of degree?

• To describe the place of an action

• To describe the frequency of an action

• To describe the intensity of an adjective

• To describe the time of an action

Which of the following is a strong adverb of degree?

• Slightly

• Very

• Extremely

• Fairly

What does the adverb 'wonderfully' imply in the context of a meal?

• The meal is somewhat delicious

• The meal is very delicious

• The meal is not delicious

• The meal is slightly delicious

Which adverb of degree is less strong than 'extremely' but stronger than 'fairly'?

• Very

• Slightly

• Barely

• Insanely

Which of the following is NOT a less strong adverb of degree?

• Quite

• Completely

• Especially

• Barely

Which adverb of degree would you use to describe something that is only a little bit true?

• Slightly

• Extremely

• Insanely

• Remarkably

What does the adverb 'scarcely' suggest about the edibility of food?

• The food is not very edible

• The food is extremely edible

• The food is completely edible

• The food is very edible

Which sentence uses a weak adverb of degree?

• The puppy is uncommonly cute.

• The puppy is remarkably cute.

• The puppy is delightfully cute.

• The puppy is fairly cute.

How can adverbs of degree change the meaning of a sentence?

• By changing the subject of the sentence

• By changing the sentence structure

• By altering the intensity of the adjective

• By modifying the verb tense

Which adverb of degree would you use to express a high level of excitement?

• Mildly

• Extremely

• Fairly

• Slightly