Intensifiers
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Intensifiers: very, really (basic)
Intensifiers
1. What Are Intensifiers?
Intensifiers are words we use to make adjectives stronger or weaker.
They tell us how strong a feeling or description is.
They tell us how strong a feeling or description is.
Examples:
- happy → very happy
- cold → really cold
2. Common Intensifiers
Strong intensifiers (make the adjective stronger):
- very
- really
- so
Examples:
- It is very hot today.
- She is really tired.
- This movie is so good.
Weak intensifiers (make the adjective softer):
- a little
- a bit
Examples:
- I am a little hungry.
- The water is a bit cold.
3. Word Order (Very Important)
Correct structure:
Intensifier + Adjective
Examples:
- very happy
- really good
- a little cold
4. Intensifiers with “Too” and “Enough”
Too = more than we want (negative idea)
Examples:
- It is too hot. (I am not comfortable)
- The bag is too heavy. (I can not pick it up)
Enough = the right amount
Structure:
Structure:
- adjective + enough
Examples:
- The room is big enough.
- I am old enough to drive.
5. Common Examples
- The dog is very cute.
- I am really happy today.
- The coffee is too hot.
- The chair is comfortable enough.
6. Easy Tip to Remember
- Intensifier comes before the adjective
- Enough comes after the adjective
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A1Intensifiers
8 wordsvery
really
adverb
Used to emphasize something or to express surprise or disbelief.
I really like this song!
too
adverb
so
adverb
To a great extent; very.
I'm so happy to see you!
quite
adverb
To a certain extent or degree; fairly or rather.
The movie was quite interesting.
enough
adjective
Sufficient in quantity, degree, or capacity.
I have enough money to buy a new bike.