Gradable and Ungradable Adjectives Exercises

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Take an English class on


adjectives with James

Video class available from 30/06/21

Language quiz
Now let’s practise what you learned in the lesson! A, B or C – which is
correct?

Example
It’s going to be an extremely ______ day, so wear plenty of sun cream!
A) roasting B) boiling c) hot
It’s going to be an extremely hot day, so wear plenty of sun cream.

1. The meal was absolutely ______ - my compliments to the chef!


A) delicious B) tasty C) good
2. I didn’t enjoy the film because it made no sense. It was totally
______.
A) bad B) poor C) ridiculous
3. The book is absolutely ______. Nothing happens in it!
A) tedious B) boring C) dull
4. I can’t believe you’re going to have a baby – I’m very ______ for you!
A) ecstatic B) over the moon C) happy
5. I watched ______ fascinating documentary about sharks.
A) a very B) an absolutely C) a bit
6. The teacher is ______ patient with his students.
A) completely B) very C) absolutely
7. The house is ______ expensive, are you sure we can afford it?
A) really B) totally C) completely
8. The band’s new album is ______ amazing!
A) totally B) a bit C) extremely

Well done! Now you can check your answers at the bottom of the next
page.

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Show what you can do: writing

Now practise writing some sentences or speaking with a friend!

Describe the things in the list below with both gradable and ungradable
adjectives using modifiers.

Example
The last film you saw.
The last film I saw was totally awful. The acting was very bad and the story
was extremely boring.

1. The last restaurant you went to


2. The last book you read
3. The last song you listened to
4. The last TV programme you watched

Answers to exercise on page 1

1. A – The meal was absolutely delicious – my compliments to the chef!


2. C – I didn’t enjoy the film because it made no sense. It was totally
ridiculous.
3. A – The book is absolutely tedious. Nothing happens in it!
4. C – I can’t believe you’re going to have a baby – I’m very happy for you!
5. B – I watched an absolutely fascinating documentary on sharks.
6. B – The teacher is very patient with his students.
7. A – The house is really expensive, are you sure we can afford it?
8. A – The band’s new album is totally amazing!

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