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Using degree adverbs (e.g., very, too) Exercises in Korean language
Understanding degree adverbs is crucial for mastering the nuances of the Korean language. These adverbs, such as "very" (매우) and "too" (너무), help express the intensity or extent of an action, state, or quality. For English speakers, distinguishing between these subtle differences can be challenging but rewarding. By incorporating degree adverbs correctly, you can make your Korean conversations sound more natural and convey your thoughts more precisely.
In Korean, degree adverbs often precede adjectives or verbs to emphasize the extent of a particular attribute or action. For example, the sentence "그 영화는 매우 재미있어요" translates to "That movie is very interesting," where "매우" (very) intensifies the adjective "재미있어요" (interesting). Similarly, "너무" can express both positive and negative extremes, as in "너무 피곤해요" (I am too tired) or "너무 좋아요" (I like it too much). Understanding and practicing the correct usage of these adverbs will enhance your fluency and comprehension, enabling you to communicate more effectively in Korean.
Exercise 1
<p>1. 이 음식은 *너무* 맵다 (degree adverb for "too").</p>
<p>2. 오늘 날씨가 *아주* 좋다 (degree adverb for "very").</p>
<p>3. 그 영화는 *정말* 재미있어요 (degree adverb for "really").</p>
<p>4. 이 문제는 *매우* 어려워요 (degree adverb for "very").</p>
<p>5. 그 옷은 *너무* 비싸다 (degree adverb for "too").</p>
<p>6. 이 책은 *정말* 유익해요 (degree adverb for "really").</p>
<p>7. 이 커피는 *아주* 뜨겁다 (degree adverb for "very").</p>
<p>8. 그 사람은 *매우* 친절해요 (degree adverb for "very").</p>
<p>9. 이 수업은 *너무* 지루해요 (degree adverb for "too").</p>
<p>10. 그 고양이는 *정말* 귀여워요 (degree adverb for "really").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. 그 영화는 *너무* 재미있어요 (degree adverb indicating excessiveness).</p>
<p>2. 저는 오늘 *아주* 피곤해요 (degree adverb indicating high degree).</p>
<p>3. 이 음식은 *매우* 맵습니다 (degree adverb meaning very).</p>
<p>4. 그 문제는 *너무* 어려워요 (degree adverb indicating excessiveness).</p>
<p>5. 이 책은 *매우* 유익해요 (degree adverb meaning very).</p>
<p>6. 그 사람은 *아주* 친절해요 (degree adverb indicating high degree).</p>
<p>7. 오늘 날씨가 *너무* 더워요 (degree adverb indicating excessiveness).</p>
<p>8. 이 노래는 *아주* 좋아요 (degree adverb indicating high degree).</p>
<p>9. 그 산은 *매우* 높아요 (degree adverb meaning very).</p>
<p>10. 이 영화는 *너무* 슬퍼요 (degree adverb indicating excessiveness).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. 이 음식은 *너무* 맵다 (degree adverb indicating excessive).</p>
<p>2. 그 영화는 *정말* 재미있어요 (degree adverb meaning really).</p>
<p>3. 오늘 날씨가 *아주* 좋다 (degree adverb meaning very).</p>
<p>4. 그는 *매우* 똑똑해요 (degree adverb meaning extremely).</p>
<p>5. 이 책은 *너무* 어렵다 (degree adverb indicating excessive difficulty).</p>
<p>6. 그 노래는 *정말* 감동적이야 (degree adverb meaning really).</p>
<p>7. 시험이 *아주* 쉬웠어요 (degree adverb meaning very).</p>
<p>8. 그녀는 *매우* 예뻐요 (degree adverb meaning extremely).</p>
<p>9. 그들은 *너무* 시끄러워요 (degree adverb indicating excessive noise).</p>
<p>10. 이 커피는 *정말* 맛있어요 (degree adverb meaning really).</p>