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Quite et rather

QUITE

Means less than 'very' but more than 'a little' :

- The film was quite good but the book was much better.

- She is quite attractive, but not what I'd call gorgeous.

- She lives quite near me, so we can see each other quite often.

- I quite like reading but it is not my favourite pastime.

Quite a : goes before a / an

- He is quite a good soccer player ( not a quite good soccer player)

RATHER

is similar to quite. We use rather mainly with negative words and negative ideas :

- He is limping rather badly

- 'What was the examination like ? ''Rather difficult , I am afraid.'

- I was quite pleased with the hotel but she was rather disappointed.

When we use rather with positive words it means 'unusually' or 'surprisingly' :

- These pears are rather nice ( nicer than expected ) where did you buy them ?

QUITE also means 'completely' and NOT QUITE not completely :

- He has quite recovered from his illness - They have not quite finished their lunch yet

Especially with a number of adjectives :

sure, certain, right, wrong, true, safe, clear,different, incredible,

extraordinary, amazing, impossible, unnecessary, obvious

- I am sorry .It is quite impossible, I can't come !

- Are you sure ? Yes, quite sure

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1. I could not believe what had happened.It was amazing

2. The people I work with are unfriendly

3. Tom must go on a singing tour soon .He has a good voice.

4. John is a hard worker but he is slow

5. It is well -paid but it is a hard job.

6. We understand what you are feeling.

7. Italy was the ideal place for our romantic holidays.It was wonderful.

8. I have been told a strange ghost story.It is incredible.

9. What you are suggesting is impossible.I am sorry.

10. The teacher's explanation was interesting. This time I understood everything !

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