INTENSIFIERS VIDEOQUIZOnline version A video quiz about intensifier usage. by Andrés Romero 1 Why do we use intensifiers? a To be more specific b To add emphis and emotion c To express feelings d To express figures of speech 2 In general terms, what kind of words are these? Just write a single word. Written answer 3 What is a gradable adjective? Select one or more answers a An adjective that can be modify with an intensifiers b An adjective that can be modify with an adverb. c An adjective that express different levels of a quality d An adjective that describe an absolute quality. 4 Why can't we use "very" alongside "roasting"? a Because we need a "stronger" word to show emphasis. b Because it makes no sense. c Because the word can't modify the adjective. 5 Which are the most suitable pairings? Select one or more answers a very fantastic b extremely fantastic c absolutely fantastic d totally fantastic 6 If there are appropriate ways to pair intensifiers with other words, these combinations are also examples of ______. Written answer 7 Non-gradable adjectives describe an absolute quality that can vary in intensity or degree. a True b False
