This document defines and provides examples of common intensifiers - so, such, too, and enough. It explains that intensifiers strengthen the meaning of other expressions and show emphasis. Specific uses of each intensifier are outlined, such as 'so' meaning very, 'such' meaning very before a noun or adjective, 'too' having a negative connotation of there being too much of something, and 'enough' meaning having what is needed. Examples of how each intensifier is used in sentences are also given.
This document defines and provides examples of common intensifiers - so, such, too, and enough. It explains that intensifiers strengthen the meaning of other expressions and show emphasis. Specific uses of each intensifier are outlined, such as 'so' meaning very, 'such' meaning very before a noun or adjective, 'too' having a negative connotation of there being too much of something, and 'enough' meaning having what is needed. Examples of how each intensifier is used in sentences are also given.
This document defines and provides examples of common intensifiers - so, such, too, and enough. It explains that intensifiers strengthen the meaning of other expressions and show emphasis. Specific uses of each intensifier are outlined, such as 'so' meaning very, 'such' meaning very before a noun or adjective, 'too' having a negative connotation of there being too much of something, and 'enough' meaning having what is needed. Examples of how each intensifier is used in sentences are also given.
Intensifiers are adverbs or adverbial phrases that strengthen the meaning
of other expressions and show emphasis. Words that we commonly use as intensifiers are so – such – too – enough.
'So' means very
'So' is generally used before an adverb or adjective. She's so talented. She plays the violin so well. 'So' can be used with a 'that clause' to show a result of the first clause. The bed was so uncomfortable that I was barely able to sleep.
'Such' means very
'Such' is used in front of a noun or adjective. They are such beautiful children. If necessary, 'a/an' come after 'such' in a sentence (with singular countable nouns) This is such a beautiful garden. He is such an ungrateful person. 'Such' can be used with a 'that clause' to show a result of the first clause. It was such bad weather that we decided to cancel the party.
'Too' means there is a lot of something. It has a negative connotation.
You can use 'too' before an adjective or an adverb. The coffee was too hot. The car was traveling too fast. Before a noun, use 'too much'. She ate too much candy and fell sick. Also use 'too much' after a verb. She worked too much.
'Enough' means you have what you need.
You can use 'enough' before a noun. I was finally able to get enough rest last night. You can use 'enough' after an adverb or verb. He was frightened enough that he screamed for help.
Sentences with 'enough' are sometimes followed by 'to' + verb infinitive