Adverbs of Degree
Adverbs of degree modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs and indicate the intensity or degree of the quality expressed. They answer the question "How much?" Common adverbs of degree: * Intensifiers: These adverbs increase the intensity of the word they modify. Examples include: * very * extremely * quite * rather * terribly * incredibly * absolutely * completely * Moderators: These adverbs lessen the intensity of the word they modify. Examples include: * fairly * pretty * somewhat * slightly * Minimizers: These adverbs indicate a low degree of intensity. Examples include: * hardly * scarcely * barely Placement of adverbs of degree: Adverbs of degree are usually placed before the word they modify. * Examples: * The water was extremely cold. * ...
