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EXTREME
ADJECTIVES

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1 Extremely good/bad

Study the following adjectives and put them into the correct categories below.

awful brilliant dreadful fantastic

horrible terrible terrific wonderful

1. Extremely good :

2. Extremely bad :

If you want to make an extreme adjective sound more extreme, you can use the word
‘absolutely’: absolutely brilliant, absolutely dreadful

But you cannot use ‘absolutely’ with ordinary adjectives: absolutely good

Work in pairs. Take turns to describe something with an adjective above. It can be a film, a performance
(e.g. sport, music, acting), the weather, a holiday/vacation, food you have tried, etc. Continue until all
the adjectives have been used.

For example: "Spain’s performance in the World Cup was absolutely brilliant."

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2 From ordinary to extreme

Match the ordinary adjectives on the left with the extreme adjectives on the right.

1. tired a. exhausted

2. hungry b. huge

3. dirty c. furious

4. crowded d. starving

5. angry e. filthy

6. small f. packed

7. big g. freezing

8. hot h. tiny

9. cold i. delicious

10. tasty j. boiling

Complete the email below with the extreme adjectives from exercises 1 and 2. More than one answer
may be possible in some cases.

Greetings from Tokyo!

1
This city is - I can definitely see why it’s the biggest metropolitan area in
the world. I’ve spent most of the day travelling on the subway, and I’m completely
2 3
. The trains are so , especially during rush hour. There
are even special employees who push passengers in so that the doors can close!

People say that the city’s high population adds to the summer heat. And I can tell you
4
that it was absolutely today. But unlike other large cities I’ve visited,
5
which can be , Tokyo’s streets are extremely clean.

Now, I’m back at the hotel. I’m staying at one of Tokyo’s famous high-rise hotels. The
6
view of the city from my window is simply .

7
Anyway, I must go now. I haven’t eaten all day and I’m absolutely . I’m
going to have sushi at this small restaurant across the street. I’ve heard the food there is
8
.

See you!

Work with a partner. Take turns to describe a place you have visited using extreme adjectives.

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3 Describe pictures

Look at the pictures and describe them. Use both ordinary and extreme adjectives for each picture.

1) 2)

3) 4)

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4 Cue Cards: Extreme Adjectives

Read the instructions below.

1. Work in pairs or small groups.

2. Take turns using the cue cards to describe an experience, event, or object related to the prompt
on the card.
3. Focus on using the extreme adjectives provided to express strong opinions or emotions.
4. Discuss your answers with your partner or group, and try to ask follow-up questions to keep the
conversation going.

Describing a Holiday

Think about your last holiday. Was it good or bad?

Discuss: The destination, the weather, the activities you did, the food, and overall
enjoyment. Use extreme adjectives to describe your experience.

Talking About a Film

Discuss a film you recently watched. Did you enjoy it or not?

Mention: The storyline, the acting, the special effects, and how you felt during and after
watching the film. Use extreme adjectives to express your opinion.

Describing a Meal

Describe the best or worst meal you’ve ever had.

Discuss: The taste of the food, the presentation, the atmosphere of the restaurant, and
the service you received. Use extreme adjectives to describe the meal and experience.

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Talking About a Book

Share your thoughts on a book you’ve read. Was it a good read or a disappointment?

Mention: The plot, the characters, the writing style, and whether you would recommend
it to others. Use extreme adjectives to express your opinion.

Describing a Day Out

Describe a day out you had recently. Was it enjoyable or not?

Discuss: Where you went, what activities you did, who you were with, and how you felt
about the day overall. Use extreme adjectives to describe the experience.

Talking About an Event

Talk about a recent event you attended. Was it memorable for good or bad reasons?

Mention: The type of event, what happened, the atmosphere, and how you felt during
and after the event. Use extreme adjectives to describe your experience.

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5 Homework

Your friend wants to visit your home town or country. Write an email recommending which places
or cities he/she should visit, which areas should be avoided, the best time of the year to come and
when he/she should avoid coming. Use as many extreme adjectives as possible.

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Key

1. Extremely good/bad

5 mins.
Students can work alone and check in pairs. Go through the answers with the class. Point out the use of the
adverb ‘absolutely’. ‘Very’ or ‘really’ can be used with ordinary adjectives, but ‘very’ is not normally used with
extreme adjectives, e.g. we cannot say ‘very wonderful’. Monitor the pair work activity.

1. EXTREMELY GOOD : brilliant ≀ wonderful ≀ fantastic ≀ terrific

2. EXTREMELY BAD : horrible ≀ terrible ≀ awful ≀ dreadful

2. From ordinary to extreme

5 mins.
Point out: extreme adjective = ‘very’ + ordinary adjective, e.g. very tired = exhausted.

1. → a. 2. → d. 3. → e. 4. → f. 5. → c.
6. → h. 7. → b. 8. → j. 9. → g. 10. → i.
Students can work alone and check in pairs. Pre-teach any unfamiliar words, e.g. ‘rush hour’ and ‘high rise’, or be
prepared to answer questions about vocabulary. Go through the answers with the class, and monitor the speaking
activity at the end of the exercise.
Email:

1. huge
2. exhausted
3. packed
4. boiling
5. filthy
6. wonderful/terrific/fantastic
7. starving
8. delicious/wonderful/terrific/fantastic

3. Describe pictures

5 mins.
Students describe the provided pictures using adjectives from the previous sections. Supply any vocabulary that
might be useful for the completion of the exercise.

4. Cue Cards: Extreme Adjectives

10-15 mins.
This task helps students practise using extreme adjectives (brilliant, wonderful, fantastic, terrific, horrible, terrible,
awful, dreadful) to express strong opinions about experiences.
Explain the task to the students: they will use the cue cards to discuss different experiences with a partner or in
small groups, focusing on using the appropriate extreme adjectives.
Encourage students to work in pairs or small groups.

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Monitor the discussions, providing assistance and feedback as needed.

Review some of the answers as a class, asking students to share their sentences and opinions.

5. Homework

30+ mins.
For this homework task, set a word limit that the group is comfortable with. Check the grammar, spelling and
punctuation.

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