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    • Welcome to your lesson on Gradable and Non-Gradable Adjectives!

      In this session, you’ll learn how to tell the difference between adjectives like cold and freezing, and how to use them accurately in sentences. You’ll also explore intensifiers—words like very, extremely, and absolutely—and discover which ones work with which kinds of adjectives.

      By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to express intensity and extremes with confidence and precision. Let’s get started.

      • By the end of the lesson, the student should be able to:

      • Identify gradable and non-gradable  adjectives in a variety of sentences.

      • Construct grammatically correct sentences using gradable and non-gradable adjectives.

      • Use gradable and non-gradable adjectives appropriately in a conversation.

    • This short quiz is designed to check what you already know about gradable and non-gradable adjectives. You’ll review whether certain adjectives can be expressed in degrees (like hot or pretty) or are absolute in nature (like dead or unique).

      Don’t worry if you’re unsure—just try your best. This will help your facilitator understand where to begin the lesson.

    • This practice activity will help reinforce your understanding of how to use gradable and non-gradable adjectives correctly in context. You will fill in the blanks using suitable intensifiers and adjectives, focusing on which combinations are appropriate based on degree and meaning.

      This is your chance to apply what you’ve learned and build confidence before completing the final assessment. Take your time and review the examples as needed.

    • This self-assessment gives you a chance to reflect on your understanding of gradable and non-gradable adjectives. You'll rate how confident you feel about identifying these adjectives, using appropriate intensifiers, and applying them in sentences.

      Please choose the option that best matches your current level of confidence.
      If you select “With difficulty” or “Unable to perform task,” it's recommended that you review the lesson or ask for help before moving forward.