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    This document discusses gradable and non-gradable adjectives. [1] Gradable adjectives like "hot" and "cold" can be modified by grading adverbs to indicate varying levels or intensities, such as "very hot" or "fairly cold". [2] Non-gradable adjectives describe extremes, absolutes, or classifications that cannot be graded, such as "freezing", "dead", or "nuclear". [3] The document provides links to further resources on distinguishing between gradable and non-gradable adjectives through study, practice exercises, and vocabulary quizzes.

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    This document discusses gradable and non-gradable adjectives. [1] Gradable adjectives like "hot" and "cold" can be modified by grading adverbs to indicate varying levels or intensities, such as "very hot" or "fairly cold". [2] Non-gradable adjectives describe extremes, absolutes, or classifications that cannot be graded, such as "freezing", "dead", or "nuclear". [3] The document provides links to further resources on distinguishing between gradable and non-gradable adjectives through study, practice exercises, and vocabulary quizzes.

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    This document discusses gradable and non-gradable adjectives. [1] Gradable adjectives like "hot" and "cold" can be modified by grading adverbs to indicate varying levels or intensities, such as "very hot" or "fairly cold". [2] Non-gradable adjectives describe extremes, absolutes, or classifications that cannot be graded, such as "freezing", "dead", or "nuclear". [3] The document provides links to further resources on distinguishing between gradable and non-gradable adjectives through study, practice exercises, and vocabulary quizzes.

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    GRADABLE AND NON-

    GRADABLE ADJECTIVES
    http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-non-
    gradable.htm
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    boiling
    extremely
    hot
    very hot
    hot
    rather hot
    fairly hot
    fairly cold
    rather cold
    cold
    very cold
    extremely
    cold
    freezing

    Hot
    and
    cold
    are
    GRADABLE
    Boiling is
    NON-GRADABLE
    Freezing is
    NON-GRADABLE
    NON-GRADABLE
    ADJECTIVES
    Some qualities cannot
    vary in intensity or
    grade because they are:
    extremes: freezing
    absolutes: dead
    Classifying: nuclear
    These adjectives are
    non-gradable.

    Gradable Adjectives
    grading adverbs
    a little, dreadfully,
    extremely, fairly,
    hugely, immensely,
    intensely, rather,
    reasonably, slightly,
    unusually, very
    + gradable adjectives
    angry, big, busy, clever,
    cold, deep, fast,
    friendly, good, happy,
    high, hot, important,
    long, popular, rich,
    strong, tall, warm,
    weak, young
    A gradable adjective can be used with "grading
    adverbs" that vary the adjective's grade or
    intensity.
    Study:
    http://www.onestopenglish.com/support/ask-the-
    experts/grammar-questions/grammar-gradable-and-
    non-gradable-adjectives/146353.article

    Practice
    http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adjectives-
    non-gradable-quiz.htm

    Vocab: Gradable and non-gradable equivalents
    http://www.eltbase.com/quiz/247_02.htm
    http://www.eltbase.com/quiz/247_01.htm

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