Understanding 'ish' in English Usage

The video tutorial features a conversation between the speaker and their cousin Taffy, highlighting the frequent use of the suffix 'ish' in English. The speaker explains how 'ish' can be used informally to indicate approximation with numbers, times, and gradable adjectives. Examples include using 'ish' with age, time, and adjectives like 'cold'. The tutorial aims to help viewers understand and use 'ish' effectively in everyday English conversations.

What is the main topic of the conversation between the narrator and his cousin?

• Their favorite sports

• Their work projects

• Their travel plans

• Their favorite movies

How does the cousin describe his business situation?

• Excellent

• Good-ish

• Terrible

• Non-existent

What does the cousin say about his hunger level?

• Completely full

• Starving

• Hungry-ish

• Not hungry at all

How does the cousin describe his tiredness?

• Exhausted

• Not tired at all

• Tired-ish

• Wide awake

What is the cousin's response when asked about his new girlfriend?

• They are getting married

• Nothing is going well-ish

• Everything is perfect

• They broke up

What does the 'ish' suffix indicate in English?

• Approximation

• Positivity

• Exactness

• Negativity

Which of the following is an example of using 'ish' with numbers?

• Hungry-ish

• 30-ish

• Tired-ish

• Cold-ish

What type of adjectives can 'ish' be used with?

• Superlative adjectives

• Non-gradable adjectives

• Gradable adjectives

• Comparative adjectives

Which of the following is a gradable adjective example?

• Unique

• Cold

• Perfect

• Impossible

What is a key feature of gradable adjectives?

• They are always negative

• They have different levels of intensity

• They cannot be modified

• They are always positive