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Gradable vs. non-gradable adjectives
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Gradable vs. non-gradable adjectives
Adverbs of degree (non-gradable)
Non-gradable
He's completely fascinated by maths.
The house was really excellent.
This creature is virtually unique.
The car was totally destroyed after the crash.
The car was tiny.
This homework is terrible.
The food was excellent.
This wooden spoon.
The teacher was furious with us.
We call these adverbs "non-grading"
Gradable or not?
Gradable
Adverbs of degree
(gradable)
What do you know?
My dog is completely boring.
My grandparents are very married.
This table is made of completely strong wood.
This soup tastes absolutely bad.
That man was completely poor.
Gradable / non-gradable adjectives
It's very cold outside.
My mom can cook really well.
Goldfish are quite boring pets.
'Man's not hot' is an extremely meaningful song.
Adjective gradability
Adjectives describe qualities (characteristics) of nouns. These can vary in intensity or grade.
Look at this
thermometer -->
Hot is gradable
boiling and freezing
are extremes
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Absolutes:
- dead
- impossible
- unique
Classifying:
- chemical
- digital
- wooden