Adverbs of degree

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These adverbs are normally used to add some degree of emphasis to the adjectives, adverbs or verbs they accompany. They are usually placed before the main verb (and after the auxiliary verbs in complex tenses); however, some of them can be placed at the end of the sentence (you will find them underlined in the chart):

Small emphasis	A Little A bit Slightly
Medium emphasis	Rather(+ negative) Quite (+positive) Pretty (informal) Fairly (formal)
Greater emphasis	Extremely Completely Absolutely Really Very Totally

If you want to practise some exercises go to The Grammar Aquarium or AutoEnglish.org
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