2. What is an adverb?
An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a
verb (he sings loudly), an adjective (very tall),
another adverb(ended too quickly), or even a
whole sentence (Fortunately, I had brought an
umbrella).
Adverbs often end in -ly, but some (such as
fast) look exactly the same as their adjective
counterparts. Like adjectives , Adverbs have
three degrees of comparison:
positive (one thing),
comparative (to comprare two
things) and superlative ( to
comprare three or more things)
3. Adverbs of degree help us to
express 'how much' (or to what
extent) we do something.
They can either intensify the
meaning (I am extremely hungry)
or make it weaker (I'm fairly certain
I locked the door).
This cake is
absolutely
wonderful
It walks slowly
They answer the
question: “How Much”
or “ to What extent”
4. Adverbs of degree should go before the word you want to modify.
How does the meaning of the sentences change as the adverbs
move?
They usually modify other adjectives , or adverbs to make them
stronger or weaker.
Hannah nearly won all the
races .( Hannah didn´t win
any races )
Tom Only asked Mahmoud
for help( Tom asked one
person)
5. Gramatical Rules On How to use an
adverb of degree
Adverbs of degree are usually
placed :
Before the main verb.( the game
is almost finished)
Before the adjective or adverb(
he ran quite slowly.
Before or after the modal
verb(you should really read this
book
7. 1. Intensifies are adverbs that make the
meaning of another word stronger
Intensif
iers
8. 1. Here are some examples that
strethen the adjectives or adverbs
Intensif
iers
absolutely
very
really
extremely
totally
completel
y
too
so
9. Moderators are relative based
on the speaker's opinion.
Moderat
ors
•quite
•pretty
•fairly
•this
•that
I need a box this big.
I know you like her ,
but she´s not that nice.
10. Mitigators
Mitigators are the opposite
of intensifiers. We use
mitigators to make words
and expressions weaker
and make the emphasis on
these words and
expressions not as strong.
The position of the adverb
is before the adjective or
adverb.
13. So and such
We often use so and such to talk
about cause and effect.
The problem was so difficult
that we couldn’t solve it.
It was such a difficult problem
that we couldn’t solve it.
14. Structure or the Form
so + adjective or adverb + that + clause
The car was so expensive (that) we couldn’t buy
it.
He spoke so quickly (that) I couldn’t understand
him.
There were so many people (that) I couldn’t
find a seat.
There was so much noise (that) I couldn’t
hear.
15. The structure
such + adjective+ noun+ that + clause
It was such a hot day (that) I went for a swim.
It was such hot weather (that) I went for a
swim.
They are such good players (that) they will
probably win the game.
There were such a lot of people that …
There was such a lot of noise that …
16. Too and enough
too + adjective / adverb + (for + noun) + (to +
infinitive)
The music is too loud.
He speaks too loudly.
He is too old for the job.
He is too old to apply for the job.
It’s too cold for the kids to go out.
There were too many people in the room.
There was too much noise at the party
17. The structure
adjective / adverb + enough + (for +
noun) + (to + infinitive)
It’s warm enough.
He speaks slowly enough.
He isn’t old enough to order a beer.
It isn’t warm enough for the kids to play
outside.
18. The structure
enough + noun + for + noun + to +
infinitive
There aren’t enough biscuits.
I haven’t got enough money for a new
mobile.
There isn’t enough time for us to go
shopping.
19. The structure
The food was so hot that we couldn’t eat
it.
The food was too hot (for us) to eat it.
It’s such a heavy box that he can’t lift it.
The box is too heavy (for him) to lift it.
