Adverbs of Degree are a significant part of Welsh grammar. They define the intensity, degree, or manner of action. Just like in English, they can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to convey a stronger or weaker intensity. In Welsh, these adverbs can be placed anywhere in the sentence depending upon what part of the sentence it is modifying. Understanding and using them correctly will greatly enhance your proficiency in the Welsh language.
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with appropriate Adverbs of Degree.
1. Mae’r ty *iawn* mawr. (very)
2. Mae’r gath *braidd* ddu. (rather)
3. Rydw i *digon* hapus. (quite)
4. Mae’r llyfr *gwbl* diddorol. (utterly)
5. Mae’r ci *tipyn* bach. (bit)
6. Mae’r car *ney* drud. (extremely)
7. Mae’r bwyd *cymaint* blasus. (so)
8. Mae hi’n *dros ben* brysur. (overly)
9. Mae’r plant *cryn* ddolig. (quite)
10. Mae’r te *rhy* boeth. (too)
11. Mae’r gwynt *tra* gryf. (very)
12. Mae’r haul *hynod* galed. (incredibly)
13. Mae’r dŵr *cystal â* oer. (as)
14. Mae’r pentre *mor* tawel. (so)
15. Mae’r athro *bron* barod. (nearly)
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with suitable Adverbs of Degree.
1. Mae’r gwaith *anferth* anodd. (immensely)
2. Mae’r tŷ *cryfaf* deilwng. (most)
3. Rydw i’n *gwirioneddol* wedi blino. (really)
4. Mae’r bwyd yn *cweit* da. (fairly)
5. Mae’r ysgol *drwm* dda. (heavily)
6. Mae’r parc *rhyfeddol* braf. (wonderfully)
7. Mae’r siop *ofnadwy* ddrud. (awfully)
8. Mae’r cerddoriaeth *flawd* ddistaw. (perfectly)
9. Mae’r plant *eithriadol* hapus. (exceptionally)
10. Mae’r tywydd *pendramwnwgl* oer. (terribly)
11. Mae’r cwmni *gwbl* dda. (completely)
12. Mae’r côr yn *amhrisiadwy* dda. (pricelessly)
13. Mae’r caneuon *gweddol* o ros. (reasonably)
14. Mae’r bws *anhygoel* hwyr. (incredibly)
15. Mae’r athro *cerrig* hoffi siocled. (stone)
