Intensifiers and Mitigators For Intermediate learners

Learn to use intensifiers like 'extremely' and mitigators like 'somewhat' in sentences. Includes practical examples, exercises, and tips for mastery.

"Intensifiers and Mitigators" in English Grammar

What Are Intensifiers and Mitigators?

Intensifiers and mitigators are adverbs that are used to make adjectives, verbs, and adverbs stronger or weaker.

Where Do We Use Intensifiers and Mitigators?

Intensifiers and mitigators are used after linking verbs or before adverbs or main verbs. Here are some examples:

Example

She is so happy.

He is very sure.

Intensifiers

Intensifiers are used to make an adjective, an adverb or a verb stronger. They are adverbs such as:

Very

So

Really

Extremely

Here are a few examples:

Example

She was really tired.

I am so excited.

Mitigators

Mitigators are used to make a verb, an adverb, or an adjective weaker or less strong. Here are some common mitigators:

Rather

Slightly

A bit

Example

He looked rather sad.

You seem slightly happy.

Review

There are some adverbs that are used to make a verb, an adverb, or an adjective weaker that are called:

Mitigators

There are some other adverbs that are used to make adverbs, verbs, and adjectives stronger. These adverbs are called:

Intensifiers

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