Practice File_Strong Adjectives

Part I: Watch the video and complete the chart.

Modifiers WEAK (gradable) Strong Modifiers STRONG (non-gradable)

1. good
V…………. 2. tired Absolutely
Com………………. 3. small Utterly
Q………….. 4. big REALLY
A …………….. 5. hungry
S……… 6. dirty
REALLY 7. angry
8. funny
9. cold
10. hot
11. tasty
12. sure
13. happy
14. surprised
15. scared

Part II: Look at the pictures and answer my questions with a yes at all times J J

Is the water cold? Yes, it is ……………………………

Was the party good ? Yes, ……………………………

Are you tired? Yes, ………………………………………

Are you sure? Yes, ………………………………..

 Is this a big house? Yes, ……………………………………

Is it a hot day? Yes, ………………………………………

Is she surprised? Yes, …………………………………..

Are they hungry? Yes, ………………………………….

Part III: Read the dialogues and circle correct modifier.

1. Are you angry about the keys I lost? Yes, I’m absolutely / a bit furious .

2. Was your day at work hard? Yes, It was really/slightly exhausting.

3. Is your school big? No, it is very/utterly tiny.

4. Do you have cold winters in Turkey ? Yes, it is completely / absolutely cold especially in January.

5. Are you hungry? Yes, I am quite/really starving.

6. Do you like Turkish Baklava? Yeah, it is completely / absolutely delicious.

7. Are you sure you locked the door? Yeah, I am quite / absolutely positive.

8. Do you find Mr.Bean funny? Yeah, I think he is a bit /really hilarious.