Podcast 1

Podcast: Adjective: gradable and ungradable

Task: Adjective: gradable and ungradable

1. I am _____ happy to see you.

1)virtually

2)a little

3)very

2. The cat was _____ dead when the vet arrived.

1)extremely

2)fairly

3)completely

3. To make tea, the water should be _____ boiling.

1)slightly

2)very

4. Well done! Your homework is _____ excellent.

1)very

2)almost

5. Don't see that film! It's _____ awful!

1)absolutely

2)nearly

3)extremely

6. Hundreds of _____ terrified people ran for their lives.

1)completely

2)extremely

3)fairly

7. I am reading a _____ good book.

1)nearly

2)completely

8. Are you sure? / Yes, I'm _____ certain.

1)nearly

2)quite

3)intensely

9. It's _____ cold outside. In fact, it's nearly freezing.

1)quite

2)really

3)fairly

10. The country is in a _____ ridiculous situation. I laugh so much!

1)very

2)reasonably

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