'Absolutely perfect': Is it oral English or for emphasis?

[Haihao]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #100 "Student Teacher Dialogue (3)", question 5

Teacher: Absolutely perfect. Now what ......... the Present Perfect Continuous?

(a) through
(b) into
(c) about
(d) concerning

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #100 "Student Teacher Dialogue (3)", answer 5

Teacher: Absolutely perfect. Now what about the Present Perfect Continuous?

Correct answer: (c) about

Your answer was: correct
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Hi,

'Absolutely perfect' sounds like a 'double positive' to me. Is it oral English or for emphasis?

haiaho

[Alan]

Hi Haihao,

Remember this is a conversation and is therefore what you say rather than what you write. It is also exaggeration because the teacher wants to praise the student for getting the answer right. So let's call it 'emphasis'.

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[Haihao]

Thank you again and always, Alan. It's really clear and helpful.

haihao