Using modifiers (adverbs of degree): + a little, slightly, a bit
++ rather, pretty, quite, fairly
+++ very, really, extremely
Choose the correct word.
1. The hotel was extremely/rather expensive, but not beyond our budget.
2. The weather was slightly/pretty worse than we expected, but it didn’t spoil our trip.
3. The boat trip was a little/really disappointing, but enjoyable nonetheless.
4. The museum was very/fairly interesting. In fact it was one of the best I’ve been to.
5. The town centre was a bit/really busy, but not crowded.