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Gradable and non-gradable adjectives

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Use words such as very, quite, fairly, and a bit with gradable adjectives. Use words such as absolutely, completely, and nearly with non-gradable adjectives. Check whether the adjective can naturally describe different points on a scale.

The coffee is quite hot, but the plate is completely empty.
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