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Adverbs of Degree

Learn how to use adverbs of degree like very, quite, too, enough to describe the intensity or extent of an action or adjective.

What Are Adverbs of Degree?

Adverbs of degree describe how much or to what extent something happens. They modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Why Is This Important?

Using adverbs of degree helps you express intensity, making your speech and writing more precise and descriptive.

Key Points

  • Use very for strong intensity
    • She is very tired.
    • It’s very hot today.
  • Use quite for moderate intensity
    • The test was quite difficult.
    • She was quite surprised by the news.
  • Use too for excessive intensity (negative meaning)
    • The coffee is too hot to drink.
    • He is too tired to continue working.
  • Use enough for sufficient amount (before noun, after adjective/verb)
    • She is old enough to drive.
    • We don’t have enough time.

Rules for Using Adverbs of Degree

  • Use very to emphasize a high degree of something.

    • This book is very interesting.
    • She is very happy today.

  • Use quite to indicate moderate intensity.

    • The movie was quite good.
    • I am quite tired after work.

  • Use too to show an excessive or problematic level.

    • This bag is too heavy.
    • It’s too late to go out now.

  • Use enough to indicate sufficiency (before noun, after adjective or verb).

    • She has enough money to buy the ticket.
    • The water is warm enough to swim in.
ExampleAdverbUse
She is very tired.VeryStrong intensity
The exam was quite easy.QuiteModerate intensity
This soup is too salty.TooExcessive intensity (negative)
She is old enough to drive.EnoughSufficiency

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