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c What can you conclude from Kieran’s story?
Write your opinions about Kieran Behan
with 4-6 sentences. CHECK THIS OUT!

Adverbs of Degree
◆ The weather was cold yesterday when
compared to today.
The weather was quite cold yesterday
compared to yesterday.

◆ You are walking slowly.
You are walking incredibly slowly.
◆ The earthquake damaged the house.
The earthquake severely damaged the house.

e Rewrite the sentences by using the adverbs
given in the brackets.
e.g. We all believe that he has the capacity to beat
his opponents. (strongly)
We all strongly believe that he has the capacity
to beat his opponents.

1. As a result of the accident in the stadium
this morning, several people got injured.
(seriously)

d Match the highlighted words in the text with
their synonyms below. 2. He has always been a cyclist who is devoted
to his job. (completely)

a. awfully 1.

b. totally 2. 3. I got really shocked in the exam because
different from other exams, this one was easy.
c. astonishingly 3. (incredibly)

d. very 4.

e. firmly 5.
4. As your trainer, I recommend you not to
f. seriously 6. exercise that much so that you won’t lessen
your endurance before the final match.
(strongly)

TODAY'S IDIOM

Against all odds
5. As his sponsorship for the race was
It means in spite of all difficulties. cancelled, he was in need of money. (badly)
e.g. She is always in a positive mood
against all odds.

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