Understanding Intensifiers in Language

This video tutorial from EnglishAcademy101, led by Michael, covers the topic of intensifiers in English. It begins with an introduction to the lesson structure, followed by detailed sections on limited, strong, strongest, and negative intensifiers, each with examples. The video also compares intensifiers with adverbs of frequency, highlighting their differences. The tutorial concludes with additional resources for further practice.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• English grammar rules

• Adverbs of frequency

• Intensifiers

• Pronunciation tips

Which of the following is a limited intensifier?

• Extremely

• Absolutely

• Somewhat

• Incredibly

What does the word 'pretty' indicate in the sentence 'I am pretty sure you are wrong'?

• An absolute certainty

• No certainty

• A slight certainty

• A strong certainty

Which intensifier would you use to indicate a stronger action than 'somewhat'?

• Extremely

• Quite

• Rather

• Fairly

What is the effect of using 'rather' in a sentence?

• It negates the statement

• It strengthens the statement

• It weakens the statement

• It adds a slight emphasis

Which of the following is NOT an example of a strong intensifier?

• Quite

• Rather

• Somewhat

• Extremely

Which of the following is considered the most common intensifier in English?

• Really

• Very

• Absolutely

• Totally

What is a suggested alternative to the overused intensifier 'very'?

• Somewhat

• Absolutely

• Fairly

• Rather

Which word is an example of the strongest intensifiers?

• Pretty

• Fairly

• Somewhat

• Really

Which of the following is a negative intensifier?

• Quite

• Very

• At all

• Rather