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What degree of manner is described by the adverb 'incredibly'?
Which degree of manner is used to describe an action that is performed to a moderate extent?
What adverb is used to describe an action that is performed to the least extent?
What degree of manner is described by the adverb 'really'?
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Which adverb is used to emphasize the extent of an action?
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What degree of manner is described by the adverb 'somewhat'?
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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.
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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.
