Some adjectives and adverbs refer to qualities which are gradable. We use some words and expressions to add the idea of degree to gradable adjectives and adverbs. Common examples of these words are: too, as, so, enough, very, rather, quite, pretty, how, a little, a bit.
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate degree modifier.
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1. It was a rather unpleasant experience.
2. She looked rather unhappy.
3. You are not tall enough to be a soldier.
4. I can’t tell you how pleased I am about the result.
5. I thought the house was a little small.
6. How well can you speak English?
7. He is not very creative.
8. Her condition is very serious.
9. You should come as quickly as you can.
10. I don’t care how expensive it is.
11. It is very cold today.
12. Today is very / very much colder than yesterday.
