Adverbs of Manner: Degrees of Manner Quiz

Adverbs of Manner: Degrees of Manner

Adverbs of manner describe the way in which an action is performed. Degrees of manner refer to the extent or intensity of the action.

Degrees of Manner:

Extremely

• Use: extremely, incredibly, remarkably, astonishingly, unbelievably
• Examples:
  • She sings extremely well.
  • He plays the guitar incredibly fast.

Very

• Use: very, really, extremely, highly
• Examples:
  • She drives very carefully.
  • He writes very clearly.

Fairly/Rather

• Use: fairly, rather, moderately, somewhat
• Examples:
  • She speaks fairly quickly.
  • He plays the piano rather well.

Slightly

• Use: slightly, a little, somewhat, mildly
• Examples:
  • She sings slightly off-key.
  • He walks slightly faster than me.

Not at all

• Use: not at all, barely, hardly, scarcely
• Examples:
  • She doesn't dance at all.
  • He hardly speaks French.

Note: The degree of manner can also be intensified or reduced using adverbs such as "very", "extremely", or "slightly" to emphasize or downplay the extent of the action.

Test your understanding of adverbs of manner and their degrees, including extremely, very, fairly, slightly, and not at all. Learn how to use them correctly in sentences.