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Intensifiers Vs DowntonersSet 9

1He is ..... tired to continue working.

2Her hair is ..... long. It's shoulder-length.

3They were ..... scared of the barking dog.

4Read each sentence. Identify the intensifier and the adverb or adjective itmodifiesAlexandra lives just down the street from Maura.

5I'm rather good at raking leaves into the shape of a seahorse.

6The shoes are ..... large for him to wear.

7Identify the adverb that modifies the adjective to show intensity in this sentence:'The movie was incredibly interesting.'

8Gina is ..... older than her sister, she's nine months older.

9What kind of adverb is used in the sentence?You are too late to board the plane.

10Identify the intensifier in the following sentence: "The book was utterly fascinating."

11Your son is ..... tall! He is growing fast.

12She doesn't reveal much about herself, and is ..... fascinating for it.

13She was ...... to walk.

14Choose the correct sentence that uses "too" appropriately.

15Complete the sentence with an adverb of intensity.I ..... finished my homework project. It was almost late!

16Taking good photographs is ..... difficult. You need skill.

17It's ..... hot outside.

18The word "very" is

19She is ..... happy, she got a 7.0 in English.

20Which of the following is an intensifier?

21Choose the adverb that modifies another adverb:She talks too quickly.

22The mountain road is ..... dangerous to drive on.

23Complete the sentence with an adverb of intensity.The opera singer sang ..... well.

24Select the intensifer.Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. (Confucius)

25She was ..... thrilled to receive the award.

26Select the correct adverb to complete the blank:English lessons are ..... fascinating!

27Charlotte is *extremely* funny.

28Identify the intensifier.That was a pretty scary storm.

29The movie was TOO long.

30Choose the correct word:The TV program was ..... hilarious

31"He runs extremely fast." -What is extremely modifying?

32The day was extremely hot. The class was sweaty after recess. What is extremely?

33Of course, he was (a) right.

34His handwriting is terrible. I can ..... read his work.

35In the sentence "You are so disciplined," the word "so" modifies the adjective "disciplined" What part of speech is "so"?

36Identify the intensifier in the following sentence: "She was incredibly happy with her results."

37My phone battery is ..... weak to last all day.

38If I say, "She is quite smart," what does "quite" imply?

39Complete the sentence:My new headphones are ..... loud, so I have to be careful with the volume.

40How does the word 'quite' change the meaning of a sentence?

41This coffee is ..... hot, but I can still drink it.

42What is adverb of emphasis?

43She ..... wants to listen to music.

44True or False:The word 'too' can be used as an adverb to show excessiveness.

45Which intensifier would best complete the sentence?"The storm was ..... destructive."

46True or False:In 'He was just as surprised as I was, ' the adverb 'just' intensifies the comparison.

47It is ..... hot in the summer. The temperature gets above 30 degrees most days.

48They ..... want to finish early

49Explain the usage of "too" in the sentence: "The water is too cold to swim."

50Waterskiing is ..... dangerous for children to play.

51It's ..... extreme

52It's ..... cold in here. Shall I turn the fire on?

53The elephant is ..... good to harm children.

54What does "very" indicate when describing something?

55(Rewrite the following sentence using 'too') You are talking loudly

56The computer was *very* slow to start up.

57ADVERBS OF INTENSITY Which sentence uses too incorrectly?

58What is the effect of using adverbs such as 'too massive', 'ridiculously mouse-like', and 'too big' in describing the hyena?

59What does 'quite' mean with a gradable adjective (e.g., quite happy)?

60The word 'quite' in 'She is quite talented' functions as an adverb of intensity.

61Costa Rica is ..... beautifulWhich intensifier better completes the sentence?