Задание
Choose the right grammatical form in each gap to complete the sentences
Gradable & Non-gradable Adjectives
Gradable Adjectives: have a comparison degree.
Adverbs:slightly, extremely, very, rather, fairly.
Examples: very big, extremely handsome, slightly cheaper, extremely more difficult.
Non-gradable Adjectives: no comparison degree.
Adverbs:totally, absolutely, completely.
Examples: absolutely gorgeous, totally spotless, completely filthy.
- I saw this woman. She is
[absolutely|rather]
gorgeous – just perfect! - I can't afford to buy this computer – it's
[completely|extremely]
expensive for me! - Why are you wearing this jacket? It's
[totally|slightly]
colder than yesterday outside! - I'm
[completely|very]
certain about punishing you for your behavior. You are staying without any cinema for a month! - The jar is
[rather|totally]
empty – somebody has eaten all the jam. - My wife was
[completely|very]
thrilled with that new movie – the play was great and the special effects, as well. - Don't touch the boiling water! It's
[absolutely|extremely]
hot, you will burn yourself! - You are saying that the movie was
[totally|very]
funny. It was
[completely|rather]
hilarious, I would say! - You must be
[very|absolutely]
careful when you cross the road. Our traffic is blocked in Pushkin Street, and there are a lot of traffic jams. - This exam is
[completely|fairly]
easier than I thought – there was no use in being so scared.