English Grammar Lessons And Worksheets
Rather is an adverb of degree. Its meaning is similar to fairly and quite. She is rather tall. The interview was rather tough. With adjectives and adverbs, rather suggests ‘more than is usual’ ‘more than was expected’ and similar ideas. I speak French rather...
Quite suggests a higher degree than fairly. It can modify adjectives, adverbs, verbs and nouns. The film was quite good. (modifies the adjective good) I can speak French quite well. (modifies the adverb well) I quite dislike him. (modifies the verb dislike) That was quite a...
Fairly is an adverb of degree. It generally modifies adjectives and adverbs. He can speak English fairly well. Fairly does not suggest a very high degree. ‘How was the film?’ ‘Fairly good.’ (Not the...