Strong Adjectives

Describe these two pictures. Talk about the kinds of weather you can see.
Normal Adjective Strong Adjective

Cold

Hot

Complete the sentences with a normal adjective:

1 A: Was Lisa's father angry about the car?

B: Yes, he was furious!

2 A: ls Oliver's flat ________ ?

B: Yes, it's really tiny - just a bedroom and a sitting room.

3 A: Are you ________ of flying?

B: Yes, I'm terrified! I never fly anywhere.

4 A: Was the food______ ?

B Yes, it was delicious.

5 A: Are you very ______?

B: I'm starving! I haven't eaten all day.

6 A: Is your parents' house _______?

B: It's enormous. It has seven bedrooms.

7 A: was it______ in Moscow?

B: It was freezing! Minus 20 degrees.

8 A: Was Jack's kitchen_______?

 B: It was filthy. It took us three hours to clean it.

9 A: Are your parents __________ about the wedding?

B: They're delighted. In fact, they want to pay for everything!

10 A: Was the film _______-?

B: It was hilarious. We laughed the whole way through.

11 A: Are you _______you locked the door?

B: I'm positive. I remember turning the key.

12 A: Were you _________ to hear that Ted is getting married?

B: I was absolutely amazed! I never thought it would happen.

Grammar

Look at these four sentences. What do you notice about how the intensifiers are used?

1. I was absolutely amazed when I realised what was happening.

2. I was really terrified when I saw the mouse.
3. He was very sad after he heard the news.
4. They were really happy to see their brother after so long.

Complete the rules:

Normal Adjective Intensifiers Strong Adjective Intensifiers

Really

Answer the question using a strong adjective and an intensifier:

E.g. A: Is the water cold? B: Yes, it’s absolutely freezing!

 1. Was the film good?
2. Were you tired after the exam?
3. Was the room dirty?
4. Is it a big house?
5. Were you surprised?
6. Are you sure?
7. Are you afraid of flying?
8. Is the soup hot?
9. Was the teacher angry?
10. Is the bedroom small?
11. Are the children hungry?
12. Is the chocolate cake nice?

Speaking

Answer the questions. Give as much information as you can.

1. Have you ever been swimming in a place where the water was absolutely freezing?

2. Is there anything that makes you furious about car drivers or cyclists in your country?

3. Are there any animals or insects that you're terrified of?

4. What's the most delicious meal you've had recently?

5. Is there a comedian or a comedy series on TV that you think is absolutely hilarious?