UDEMY / Upper Intermediate 1

Question 1

ADJECTIVE

What are the two types of adjectives?

Focus on their purpose in description.

Opinion adjectives express subjective judgment; fact adjectives describe measurable qualities.

Answer 1

Examples: “bad,” “good” (opinion adjectives); “round,” “old,” “silver” (fact adjectives).

Opinion vs. fact focus.

Opinion adjectives reflect personal views; fact adjectives describe objective properties.

Question 2

ADJECTIVE -ING

How are adjectives ending in -ing used?

Consider their use with things or situations.

-ING adjectives describe the quality of a noun and are often used for objects or situations.

Answer 2

Examples: “This book is boring.” “This is a boring book.” “Your subject was interesting.”

Descriptive focus.

“-ING” adjectives describe the cause of a feeling or state.

Question 3

ADJECTIVE -ED

How are adjectives ending in -ed used?

Consider their use with people or feelings.

-ED adjectives describe emotions or feelings of people.

Answer 3

Examples: “I am bored (sıkıldım).” “I am boring (sıkıcıyım).” “I am interested in this topic.”

Emotional state focus.

“-ED” adjectives describe the result of experiencing something.

Question 4

ADJECTIVE Example 1

What happens when a subject is interesting?

Reflect on the use of -ING adjectives for description.

-ING adjectives show the nature of the subject.

Answer 4

Example: “You mentioned an interesting subject.”

Quality of subject focus.

-ING is for the thing or situation causing the feeling.

Question 5

ADJECTIVE Example 2

How does a person describe themselves as bored?

Focus on feelings experienced by the person.

-ED adjectives describe how someone feels as a result of an experience.

Answer 5

Example: “I am bored.”

Feeling-focused.

Bored = experiencing boredom; boring = causing boredom.

Question 6

ADJECTIVE WITH LINKING VERBS

How are adjectives used with linking verbs?

Focus on their function with sensory and state verbs.

Adjectives describe the subject’s state or sensory experiences when used with linking verbs.

Answer 6

Examples: “You look great.” “This meal tastes really good.” “The music sounds loud.”

State and sensory focus.

Linking verbs like “look,” “taste,” and “smell” connect the subject to a descriptive adjective.

Question 7

LOOK Example

How do you compliment someone’s appearance?

Reflect on the use of “look” with an adjective.

“Look” as a linking verb means “appear” and pairs with adjectives.

Answer 7

Example: “You look great.”

Appearance focus.

“Look” in this sense is not an action but a state of being or appearance.

Question 8

TASTE Example

How do you describe food quality?

Consider the use of “taste” with an adjective.

“Taste” connects the subject (food) to its descriptive quality.

Answer 8

Example: “This meal tastes really good.”

Sensory focus.

Commonly used to describe flavors or food characteristics.

Question 9

SOUND Example

How do you describe volume or quality of music?

Reflect on “sound” as a sensory linking verb.

“Sound” pairs with adjectives to describe what something seems to the ear.

Answer 9

Example: “The music sounds loud.”

Auditory sensory focus.

Frequently used for describing music, voices, or general sounds.

Question 10

BE Example

How is “be” used with adjectives?

Consider its use as the most basic linking verb.

“Be” connects the subject to a descriptive adjective directly.

Answer 10

Example: “You are a bad person.”

Descriptive focus.

“Be” is the most common linking verb for expressing qualities or states of being.

Question 11

ADVERBS Usage

How are adverbs used in sentences?

Focus on their role to modify verbs, adjectives, or sentences.

Adverbs provide additional details about actions, descriptions, or entire sentences.

Answer 11

Examples: “I completely forgot it.” “Hopefully, he won’t fail in the exam.” “Your move was quite impressive.” “And they lived happily ever after.”

Descriptive focus.

Adverbs answer questions like “how,” “where,” “when,” “how often,” or “to what extent.”

Question 12

PLACE Adverbs

What are examples of adverbs of place?

Focus on describing location or direction.

Adverbs of place describe where something happens or its direction.

Answer 12

Examples: “ashore,” “near,” “far.”

Location or direction focus.

These adverbs modify verbs to show movement or position (e.g., “He swam ashore.”).

Question 13

MANNER Adverbs

What do adverbs of manner describe?

Reflect on how actions are performed.

Manner adverbs describe the way or method of performing an action.

Answer 13

Examples: “wisely,” “accurately,” “happily.”

Performance focus.

Typically formed by adding -ly to adjectives (e.g., “happy → happily”).

Question 14

FREQUENCY Adverbs

How often are frequency adverbs used?

Focus on describing repeated actions or occurrences.

Frequency adverbs indicate how often something occurs, from regularity to rare events.

Answer 14

Examples: “rarely,” “often,” “always.”

Repetition focus.

Includes specific (e.g., “daily”) and general (e.g., “sometimes”) timeframes.

Question 15

TIME Adverbs

What are adverbs of time?

Reflect on their role in describing when actions occur.

Adverbs of time indicate when or for how long something happens.

Answer 15

Examples: “early,” “late,” “now.”

Timing focus.

Can refer to a specific moment (“now”) or general periods (“yesterday”).

Question 16

ADJECTIVE TO ADVERB

How are adverbs formed from adjectives?

Consider changes based on adjective endings.

Adjectives ending in -y become -ily; adjectives ending in -le become -ly.

Answer 16

Examples: “happy → happily.” “terrible → terribly.”

Transformation focus.

Spelling rules apply for adjectives with special endings.

Question 17

IRREGULAR ADVERBS

What are examples of irregular adverbs?

Focus on adverbs that differ from regular formations.

Irregular adverbs either retain the same form as their adjective or change irregularly.

Answer 17

Examples: “good → well,” “hard → hard,” “early → early,” “late → late,” “direct → direct.”

Irregular transformation focus.

These adverbs often retain the adjective form but differ in their function.

Question 18

IRREGULAR Example

How do you describe doing something well?

Focus on the irregular adjective-to-adverb transformation.

“Well” is the adverb form of “good,” used to describe how actions are performed.

Answer 18

Example: “He speaks English well.”

Skill or quality focus.

Commonly used for abilities or describing positive performance.

Question 19

ADVERB Example 1

How do you describe forgetting something entirely?

Focus on intensifying adverbs.

Intensifying adverbs like “completely” emphasize the extent of the action.

Answer 19

Example: “I completely forgot it.”

Emphasis focus.

Adverbs like “completely” modify the verb to show totality or full extent.

Question 20

ADVERB Example 2

How do you describe a hopeful expectation?

Reflect on adverbs that express positivity.

“Hopefully” conveys optimism or a wish for a positive outcome.

Answer 20

Example: “Hopefully, he won’t fail in the exam.”

Optimistic focus.

Often used to describe expectations with an element of uncertainty.

Question 21

ADVERB Example 3

How do you describe an impressive action?

Reflect on adverbs modifying adjectives.

“Quite” softens or intensifies the degree of an adjective depending on context.

Answer 21

Example: “Your move was quite impressive.”

Degree focus.

Commonly used to express subtle emphasis on the quality being described.

Question 22

ADVERB Example 4

How do you describe a happy ending?

Consider the use of adverbs of manner.

“Happily” shows how an action or state occurred, reflecting the mood or manner.

Answer 22

Example: “And they lived happily ever after.”

Positive manner focus.

Often used in storytelling to describe how events concluded positively.

Question 23

ADVERBS Usage

How do some adjectives change meaning with -ly?

Focus on adjectives that gain a new meaning when converted to adverbs.

Adding -ly can change adjectives into adverbs, often altering their meaning entirely.

Answer 23

Examples: “hard → hardly (sıkı vs. hemen hemen hiç),” “near → nearly (yakın vs. yaklaşık olarak),” “late → lately (geç vs. son zamanlarda).”

Meaning transformation focus.

Context determines whether -ly creates a typical adverb (manner) or changes meaning (e.g., hardly).

Question 24

HARD vs. HARDLY

What is the difference between “hard” and “hardly”?

Focus on the significant shift in meaning.

“Hard” means “sıkı, zor,” while “hardly” means “hemen hemen hiç” or “güç bela.”

Answer 24

Examples: “It is hard to hear you.” “I can hardly hear you.”

Difficulty vs. minimal extent.

“Hardly” often implies near impossibility, especially in negative contexts.

Question 25

NEAR vs. NEARLY

What is the difference between “near” and “nearly”?

Reflect on proximity vs. approximation.

“Near” indicates physical closeness; “nearly” means “approximately” or “almost.”

Answer 25

Examples: “The shop is near the park.” “We nearly missed the train.”

Physical vs. numeric focus.

“Nearly” is often used in contexts of estimation or incomplete actions.

Question 26

LATE vs. LATELY

What is the difference between “late” and “lately”?

Consider their use in time contexts.

“Late” refers to being delayed or not on time; “lately” means “recently” or “son zamanlarda.”

Answer 26

Examples: “Don’t wake up late, mum.” “Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of books.”

Timeliness vs. recent actions.

“Lately” describes ongoing or repeated actions over a recent period.

Question 27

FAIR vs. FAIRLY

How do “fair” and “fairly” differ in meaning?

Reflect on fairness vs. degree or intensity.

“Fair” describes justice or quality; “fairly” means “bayağı” or “oldukça.”

Answer 27

Examples: “She gave me a fair deal.” “The results were fairly good.”

Justice vs. intensity focus.

“Fairly” can soften or amplify a description, depending on context.

Question 28

EVENTUAL vs. EVENTUALLY

How does “eventual” relate to “eventually”?

Focus on possibility vs. final outcomes.

“Eventual” describes something that is possible or likely; “eventually” refers to a final result.

Answer 28

Examples: “The eventual winner was clear.” “Eventually, we reached an agreement.”

Possibility vs. conclusion focus.

“Eventually” emphasizes the result after a process or delay.

Question 29

CONSISTENTLY vs. CONSTANTLY

What is the difference between “consistently” and “constantly”?

Reflect on nuanced differences in regularity and persistence.

“Consistently” means “tutarlı bir şekilde”; “constantly” means “sürekli olarak.”

Answer 29

Examples: “She performs consistently well.” “The alarm rings constantly in the mornings.”

Regularity vs. unchanging persistence.

“Consistently” focuses on reliability; “constantly” often implies repetitive or annoying frequency.

Question 30

ADVERB Example 1

How do you describe something nicely arranged?

Focus on adverbs modifying verbs.

“Nicely” describes the quality of the action performed.

Answer 30

Example: “David arranged his office nicely.”

Neatness or quality focus.

Used to explain how actions are performed with care or good organization.

Question 31

ADVERB Example 2

How do you express driving with caution?

Reflect on adverbs of manner in safety-related contexts.

“Carefully” shows that the action is performed with attention and caution.

Answer 31

Example: “Drive carefully, please.”

Safety or caution focus.

“Carefully” often emphasizes responsibility during an action.

Question 32

ADVERB Example 3

How do you describe someone’s physical health?

Reflect on “well” as a health-related adverb.

“Well” describes physical health or a general state of being, as opposed to “good.”

Answer 32

Example: “How is your mother? I heard she is sick. She is well, thank you.”

Health-related focus.

“Well” in health contexts refers to recovery or a satisfactory physical state.

Question 33

ADVERB Example 4

How do you express caution about speed?

Focus on adverbs modifying verbs to express concerns.

“Too fast” emphasizes excessive speed that causes discomfort.

Answer 33

Example: “Please don’t go too fast, I am scared.”

Caution or fear focus.

“Too” indicates an undesirable or unsafe degree.

Question 34

ADVERB Example 5

How do you describe climbing high?

Reflect on height-related adverbs modifying effort.

“Very” modifies both the height (adjective) and the action (adverb).

Answer 34

Example: “This mountain is very high, he climbed very high.”

Dual usage focus.

“Very” amplifies intensity, both for adjectives and adverbs.

Question 35

ADVERB Example 6

How do you describe playing an instrument skillfully?

Consider adverbs related to performance actions.

“Well” shows how skillfully an action is performed, contrasting with “good” as an adjective.

Answer 35

Example: “My sister plays the piano well.”

Performance or skill focus.

“Well” in this context refers to proficiency, unlike “good,” which describes quality.

Question 36

ADVERB Usage - Practice

How do you encourage or compliment someone?

Reflect on commonly used adverbs in positive feedback.

Phrases like “very well,” “well done,” and “good job” are used to acknowledge success.

Answer 36

Examples: “Very well!” “Well done!” “Good job!”

Encouragement focus.

Often used in spoken English to praise performance or effort.

Question 37

ADVERB with “to be”

Why can’t “to be” take adverbs directly?

Consider the grammatical rule for linking verbs.

Adverbs modify verbs, but “to be” is a linking verb that connects the subject to a complement.

Answer 37

Incorrect: “I am terribly.” Correct: “I am terribly sorry.”

Linking verb focus.

Complements following “to be” are typically adjectives or descriptive phrases.

Question 38

ADVERB Modifying ADVERB

Can an adverb modify another adverb?

Reflect on the flexibility of adverbs in sentences.

Yes, an adverb can modify another adverb to indicate degree or extent.

Answer 38

Example: “She speaks English fairly fluently.”

Degree modification focus.

Common with adverbs like “fairly,” “quite,” or “rather” to adjust intensity.

Question 39

COMMON ADVERBS: Fairly

How is “fairly” used in conversation?

Reflect on its meaning and usage.

“Fairly” means “bayağı” or “oldukça,” and is milder than “very.”

Answer 39

Example: “Your work is fairly satisfactory.”

Mild emphasis focus.

Adds moderate intensity, often for polite or neutral evaluations.

Question 40

COMMON ADVERBS: Quite

How is “quite” used in conversation?

Consider its use for positive qualities.

“Quite” means “çok” or “epey,” often for praise or acknowledgment.

Answer 40

Example: “His English is quite good.”

Positive reinforcement focus.

Indicates higher intensity than “fairly” but less than “very.”

Question 41

COMMON ADVERBS: Rather

How does “rather” add a negative tone?

Reflect on its subtle implication of disapproval.

“Rather” means “oldukça,” but often carries a hint of negativity or dissatisfaction.

Answer 41

Example: “He is rather old for me.” “This whole thing is rather stupid.”

Disapproval focus.

Frequently used to express polite disapproval or slight criticism.

Question 42

QUANTITY ADVERBS

How are “too,” “very,” and similar adverbs used?

Focus on their use with adjectives or adverbs.

These adverbs modify adjectives or adverbs to express intensity, degree, or sufficiency.

Answer 42

Examples: “He is a little bit lazy.” “My father works a lot.” “You are not good enough.” “Thank you very much.”

Intensity and degree focus.

“Very” is positive; “too” implies excess and often a negative tone.

Question 43

TOO vs. VERY

What’s the difference between “too” and “very”?

Consider their positive or negative connotations.

“Very” is positive and emphasizes qualities; “too” implies an excessive or undesirable degree.

Answer 43

Example: “He is very happy.” “He is too happy for a man who just lost his wife.”

Positive vs. negative focus.

“Too” suggests something beyond acceptable limits, often with a negative implication.

Question 44

HARDLY vs. BARELY

How do “hardly” and “barely” convey negativity?

Focus on their meaning of minimal presence or difficulty.

Both imply something occurs only just or with great difficulty.

Answer 44

Example: “I can barely see you.”

Minimal presence focus.

Often used in contexts where actions or conditions are difficult to achieve or insufficient.

Question 45

ADVERBS Modifying Sentences

How do adverbs modify entire sentences?

Focus on adverbs that set tone or clarify context.

These adverbs comment on the sentence as a whole, providing perspective or emphasis.

Answer 45

Examples: “Fortunately, we arrived on time.” “Frankly, I didn’t like the movie.” “More importantly, you need rest.”

Sentence-level focus.

Often used to express opinion, clarify importance, or provide commentary.

Question 46

PREFERABLY USED AT THE BEGINNING

What adverbs are typically placed at the start?

Reflect on their role in organizing thoughts or ideas.

Adverbs like “actually,” “eventually,” “first,” “later,” “generally,” and “naturally” guide sentence flow.

Answer 46

Examples: “Actually, I don’t think he’s right.” “Eventually, we solved the issue.”

Organizational focus.

Often used to transition between ideas or emphasize key points.

Question 47

ADVERBS BEFORE VERBS

Why are some adverbs placed before verbs?

Reflect on their role in emphasizing actions.

These adverbs intensify or clarify the meaning of the verb they precede.

Answer 47

Examples: “You absolutely destroyed him!” “I completely forgot about it.” “You almost couldn’t finish it on time.” “You convinced her, almost.”

Verb-emphasis focus.

Often used to add precision, emphasis, or intensity to an action.

Question 48

-LY WORDS NOT ADVERBS

Are all words ending in -ly adverbs?

Focus on exceptions to -ly adverbs.

Words like “lovely,” “lively,” “lonely,” “lowly,” “elderly,” and “silly” are adjectives, not adverbs.

Answer 48

Examples: “This is a silly question.” “He feels very lonely.”

Exception focus.

These adjectives describe nouns or states, despite ending in -ly.

Question 49

SPEECH QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

How can adverbs improve speech quality?

Reflect on the use of adverbs for better expression.

Combining adverbs with examples can enhance fluency and detail in conversation.

Answer 49

Examples: “My father is a quite/pretty good driver.” “He hardly gets involved in accidents.”

Fluency and detail focus.

Using varied adverbs adds depth and nuance to everyday communication.

Question 50

PAST CONTINUOUS

What is Past Continuous tense used for?

Reflect on ongoing actions in the past.

Past Continuous describes actions that were happening at a specific time in the past.

Answer 50

Example: “I was doing my homework all evening yesterday.”

Continuous action focus.

Often paired with time expressions like “yesterday evening” or “at 9 o’clock.”