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How do adverbs of degree (e.g., very, quite) modify other adverbs? By intensifying or diminishing the meaning of the other adverb, do these adverbs change the overall meaning of the sentence, indicating the extent or intensity of how something is done or described?
Adverbs of degree, such as “very” and “quite,” modify other adverbs by intensifying or diminishing their meaning. These adverbs affect the intensity or extent of the action or state described by the adverb they modify.
For example:
1. Original adverb: quickly
– He ran quickly.
2. Modified by adverb of degree: very quickly
– He ran very quickly.
In this case, adding “very” before “quickly” intensifies the speed at which he ran. Similarly, if we use “quite” instead of “very,” it might diminish the intensity slightly:
– He ran quite quickly.
These adverbs alter the strength or intensity of the adverb they modify, contributing to a more detailed description of the action or state expressed in the sentence. They help convey the degree to which something is done or described, providing nuances that enrich the overall meaning of the sentence.