2. Learning Objectives
1.We have discussed some problematic
adverbs and practiced them
2.We have applied the target grammar-
adverbs to describe our attitude towards
the images provided
3.We have defined and paraphrased new
target words and expressions while reading
the text .
4. We have read, compared and contrasted
different paragraphs.
5. We have learned how to make inferences
and answer higher -order questions
6.We have assessed ourselves according to
the rubrics provided
3. Gradable and non- gradable adjectives
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Non-gradable Gradable
Terrible Bad
Freezing Cold
Exhausted Tired
Furious Angry
Some gradable adjectives have more than one
non-gradable equivalent. For example, good can
be fantastic, amazing, incredible or great.
4. The special effects were really / very / extremely
surprising
The special effects are absolutely / completely /
utterly / really / totally amazing
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Using modifiers
We use adverbs to give more detail about the
adjective. So, which adverbs can we use with
gradable and non-gradable adjectives?
GROUP A – Before non-gradable adjectives we use
these adverbs: absolutely, completely, totally,
utterly, really
GROUP B – Before gradable adjectives we use these
adverbs: very, extremely, a bit, slightly, really
