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Intensifiers Vs DowntonersSet 13

1What is an example of an adverb modifying another adverb?

2It's ..... freezing. Look! the temperature is 30 degrees below zero.

3"Now I'm so amazing" ~Ariana Grande"so" is a/an

4True or false?In the quotation below, the intensifier dreadfully weakens the word boring.Midterm elections can be dreadfully boring. (Nate Silver)

5The adverbs completely and utterly can be used with:

6Josh was ..... angry.

7Which sentence demonstrates the use of an adverb to show intensity? A) The cake was baked recently. B) The cake was baked too quickly. C) The cake was baked yesterday. D) The cake was baked slowly.

8Choose the adverb to make the adjective weaker.The meeting was ..... disapponting

9My brother is not ..... older than me.

10The most common BOOSTERS are VERY and REALLY

11Explain the effect of using the intensifier 'very' in the sentence:The weather is very hot today.

12MAXIMISERS' function:Superlative intensification

13Your mother is ..... short.

14It's hot this morning. (really)

15What is the adverb?I am too tired to go out tonight.

16We absolutely love going to the pool in the summer!

17Sorry, we can't come to your birthday. We're ..... busy on Sunday.

18..... is the strongest intensifier.

19Michael's dog has extremely bad breath!

20Gramado is a ..... pretty town.

21True or false? An intensifier is a word that strengthens or weakens another word (typically the word immediately to its right).

22Which word best completes the sentence to show intensity? 'She was ..... thrilled to receive the award.' A) very B) somewhat C) slightly D) mildly

23Choose the best intensifier to complete each sentence.Do you have ..... tea or would you like some more?

24Identify the correct sentence using 'too':

25The music was ..... loud that the neighbors complained.

26The video game was ..... brutal.

27Our teachers are very happy with the results.

28What role does 'really' play in the sentence 'That sound was really strange'?

29He is ..... that he got 100% in the exam.

30What does QUITE mean in the following sentence:I think this landscape is quite incredible.

31I was beginning to think I'd made a ..... mistake.

32We ..... want this company to thrive.

33That is an (extra) large bag

34The coffee is ..... hot for me ..... drink right now.

35I am ..... starving! When is lunch?

36This room is ..... hot, I can't focus. Can you open a window?

37The word "extremely" is an example of a/an:

38This laptop is ..... slow for gaming.

39My belly hurts. I ate ..... much ice cream!

40The jacket was ..... uncomfortable, so Primrose Everdeem asked if it was available in a different size.

41Kiran is an extremely good dancer.

42Identify the adverb: That would be very awkward.

43We were all sleepy after hiking all day. (very)

44She's ..... short to reach the top shelf. Can you help her?

45Identify the intensifier in this sentence:'The storm was extremely loud.'

46We've just had some ..... bad news.

47The food was ..... spicy, but I enjoyed it.

48You're ..... fantastic, Arfa.

49We can't have a picnic. It's ..... hot outside.

50True or False:'Rather' is an adverb of intensity.

51Complete the sentence:She was *really* surprised that he showed up .....

52Choose the sentence that correctly uses an adverb to show high intensity.

53It helps me get into rhythm ..... quickly

54COMPLETE THE SENTENCE WITH ONE OF THE INTENSIFIERS GIVEN.I was ..... devastated when I heard the news.

55Identify the following adverb or adjective:That is a very large wart on your nose.

56That's a ..... nice jacket you've got on. Where did you get it?

57He is ..... older for you, isn't he?

58I very/absolutely love fashion.

59English football fans are only ..... energetic than the players!

60Is there an intensifier in the sentence?This pie is tasty

61Which word is the adverb in the following sentence? Tom was very nervous about the upcoming interview.