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Interactive Grammar: Adverbs of Degree quiz

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

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Duration
~64 min
Questions
43
Level
Intermediate

Overview

Adverbs of degree show the intensity of an adjective, adverb, or verb: very (strong), quite (moderate), rather (slightly formal), extremely (very strong), fairly (moderate), too (excessive), enough (sufficient). Position matters: they usually precede the adjective or adverb they modify.

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.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct adverb of degree

Multiple Choice15 questions
1The exam was difficult — most students failed.
2The film was good, but not perfect.
3She is happy about the result — she is over the moon.
4' good' means 'better than average but not excellent'.
5He was upset after losing the match.
6The room was too small for the whole team.
7She is right — there is room for improvement.
8I am certain that he will accept the offer.
9The coffee was too hot to drink immediately.
10He felt nervous before the interview.
11'Too' before an adjective suggests .
12Adverbs of degree are used to modify .
13She was exhausted after the marathon.
14The results were better than expected.
15He was only late — just a few minutes.

Fill in the Blanks

Complete with the most appropriate adverb of degree

Fill in the Blanks10 questions
1The film was(extremely/a little/fairly)boring — I nearly fell asleep.
2She is(quite/absolutely/a little)right, but I still disagree.
3I am(absolutely/fairly/a little)certain — there is no doubt.
4The hotel was(fairly/absolutely/too)comfortable for the price.
5He was(rather/absolutely/too)upset when he heard the news.
6The coffee is(rather/a little/absolutely)too hot — I will wait a moment.
7She was(completely/fairly/a little)wrong about the meeting time.
8I was(a little/extremely/absolutely)nervous before my speech.
9The task was(quite/absolutely/too)difficult — nobody could finish.
10He looked(absolutely/fairly/a little)exhausted when he arrived.

Transform the Sentences

Add the adverb of degree in the correct position

Transform8 questions

1The exam was difficult. → → Add 'extremely'

2She was right. → → Add 'absolutely'

3The film was long. → → Add 'rather'

4He spoke quietly. → → Add 'quite'

5I was nervous before the interview. → → Add 'a little'

6The bag is expensive for a student. → → Add 'too'

7She is confident in interviews. → → Add 'very'

8The result was surprising. → → Add 'fairly'

Fix the Errors

Correct the adverb of degree mistake

Error Fix10 questions

1She is very absolutely right.

2The film was fairly too long.

3He is quite absolutely sure.

4The room was too much small.

5I am very extremely tired.

6She was absolutely rather upset.

7The coffee is too much hot.

8He was a bit fairly disappointed.

9They were absolutely not at all ready.

10It is quite absolutely necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on adverbs of Degree 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 of Degree 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.

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