Adverbs of Degree
Intensity and extent: very, quite, extremely, too, enough
When to Use Adverbs of Degree
- •Modifying adjectives: very tall, extremely hot, quite good.
- •Modifying adverbs: very quickly, too slowly, quite well.
- •Modifying verbs: I really like it. She almost fell.
- •Too = excessive (negative): too hot (uncomfortably hot).
- •Enough = sufficient (after adjective/adverb): good enough, fast enough.
How to Form Adverbs of Degree
Affirmative (+)
Degree adverb + adjective/adverb; Verb + degree adverb
Negative (-)
Not + degree adverb + adjective (not very good)
Question (?)
How + adjective + is it?
💡 Too comes before; enough comes after. Very vs too: very = high degree; too = excessive.
Examples of Adverbs of Degree
✓The coffee is too hot to drink.
✗The coffee is too much hot to drink.
Too directly modifies adjective.
✓She's old enough to drive.
✗She's enough old to drive.
Enough comes after adjective.
✓I quite like this song.
✗I like quite this song.
Quite before the verb it modifies.
Common Mistakes with Adverbs of Degree
💡 Practice Tips for Adverbs of Degree
- • Very/extremely/quite + adjective: very hot, quite nice.
- • Too = excessive (problem): too expensive (can't afford).
- • Enough after adjective: tall enough, good enough.
- • Really/almost/nearly modify verbs: I really enjoyed it.
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