Intensifiers and Adjectives Quiz

What are intensifiers? Choose the correct answer:

Nouns that strengthen a sentence
Adverbs or adverbial phrases that strengthen the meaning of adjectives or adverbs
Verbs that enhance the action described
Prepositions that indicate location and intensity

Which of the following is NOT an example of an intensifier? Choose the correct answer:

Very
Extremely
Quite
Each

What type of words do intensifiers usually modify? Choose the correct answer:

Nouns
Pronouns
Adjectives and adverbs
Conjunctions

Choose the sentence where the intensifier is used correctly. Choose the correct answer:

She is absolutely unique in her style.
He was very perfect in his performance.
The scenery was incredibly breathtaking.
This artifact is somewhat priceless.

What is a strong adjective for "very cold"? Choose the correct answer:

Chilly
Freezing
Cool
Frosty

According to the rules for using intensifiers, where should they be placed? Choose the correct answer:

After the word they modify
Directly before the noun
Directly before the adjective or adverb they modify
At the beginning of the sentence

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a strong adjective? Choose the correct answer:

The car was very expensive.
The test was surprisingly simple.
She felt deeply sad.
He was ecstatic about the news.

Why should intensifiers be used carefully? Choose the correct answer:

They can dilute the message if overused
They are only appropriate in formal writing
They make sentences longer and more complex
They are difficult for readers to understand

What does the article suggest about choosing intensifiers? Choose the correct answer:

Use the most dramatic intensifier for impact
Always pair them with a noun for clarity
Select the most appropriate intensifier according to the feeling
Avoid using them with strong adjectives

"The movie was utterly disappointing." What does "utterly" function as in this sentence? Choose the correct answer:

A conjunction
A preposition
An intensifier
A verb