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    This document discusses adverbs of intensity in English. It lists adverbs from strongest to weakest such as extremely, completely, totally, absolutely, really, very, rather, quite, pretty, slightly, a bit, and not at all. It notes that quite is stronger than fairly, rather is stronger than quite, and pretty is similar to rather but more informal. The document also provides examples of how these adverbs of intensity can be used to modify adjectives, adverbs, and verbs.

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    ADVERBS OF INTENSITY: STRONG, MEDIUM, AND WEAK MODIFIERS

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    This document discusses adverbs of intensity in English. It lists adverbs from strongest to weakest such as extremely, completely, totally, absolutely, really, very, rather, quite, pretty, slightly, a bit, and not at all. It notes that quite is stronger than fairly, rather is stronger than quite, and pretty is similar to rather but more informal. The document also provides examples of how these adverbs of intensity can be used to modify adjectives, adverbs, and verbs.

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    ADVERBS OF INTENSITY

    They are adverbs that modify adjectives or other adverbs. They normally go before the
    adjective or adverb which they modify.

    STRONG MEDIUM WEAK


    Extremely rather slightly
    Completely pretty a bit
    Totally quite not at all
    Absolutely fairly
    really
    very

    In general: quite is a little stronger than fairly; rather is stronger than quite; pretty is
    similar to rather, but more informal.

    Compare:

    Fairly____________quite__________rather/pretty_____________very

    We use quite before a/an, but fairly and pretty after a.


    Ex: It was quite an interesting film/ It was a pretty interesting film
    We can use rather before or after a/an.
    Ex: It was rather an interesting film/ It was a rather interesting film.

    Quite and rather can also modify verbs. They go before a full verb, but after an
    auxiliary verb.
    Ex: She quite enjoyed the film.
    I rather like driving at night.
    He’s quite enjoying himself.

    Only rather can be used before comparatives.


    Ex: rather colder rather more expensive

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