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Interactive Grammar: Adverbs of Degree

Use adverbs of degree — very, quite, rather, extremely, fairly, too — to modify adjectives and other adverbs for precise meaning.

Grammar Explanation · Authentic Examples · Practice Exercises

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Duration

~64 min

Exercises

Level

Intermediate

Overview

Use adverbs of degree — very, quite, rather, extremely, fairly, too — to modify adjectives and other adverbs for precise meaning.

Degrees of intensity

very strongabsolutely / completely / extremely — absolutely right; extremely difficult
strongvery / really — very tired; really interesting
moderatequite / fairly / rather — quite good; fairly easy
weaka little / slightly — a little nervous; slightly late

Position & usage

Place before the adjective or adverb: She is extremely patient.
Too = more than wanted: The coffee is too hot.
Absolutely is used with 'strong' adjectives: absolutely brilliant.
Quite + gradable adj. = moderately; quite + strong adj. = absolutely.

Common Mistakes

❌ She is very absolutely right. → ✅ She is absolutely right.
❌ The room was too much small. → ✅ The room was too small.
❌ I am very extremely tired. → ✅ I am extremely tired.

When to use

Expressing feelings

I was absolutely delighted.

Academic writing

The results were fairly significant.

Conversation

It was quite an interesting talk.

Reviews

The service was rather slow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on adverbs cover?

Use adverbs of degree — very, quite, rather, extremely, fairly, too — to modify adjectives and other adverbs for precise meaning.

Which CEFR level is this lesson designed for?

This lesson is designed for Intermediate (B1) learners and forms part of the Adverbs section on Grammartier.

What is the best approach for studying this grammar topic?

Start with the definition, then study the examples carefully to understand how the pattern works in context. Practise identifying the structure in authentic sentences before producing your own — this recognition-first approach builds a strong foundation for accurate, confident use.