Can you remember?
Can you remember the strong adjectives for good and bad that you learned about before? Try to name them.
Adjectives that are not strong are called weak.
Be careful when using adverbs before weak and strong adjectives.
- You can use very, quite, a bit with a weak adjective. (You can’t use them with a strong adjective.)
- You can use absolutely with a strong adjective. (You can’t use it with a strong adjective.)
Really can be used with both weak and strong adjectives.
Like this:
But not like this:
Let’s practice
You will see a question. Respond with a strong adverb + strong adjective.
A: Are you a bit tired?
B: Yes, I’m ______________.
A: Are you quite hot?
B: No, I’m ______________.
Talk about it What should go in the blank? Why? Now say the dialog with strong, stressed intonation.
Check your answer after you have finished.
Open the Exercise below and practice using strong adverbs and adjectives together.