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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or...

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, providing context about how, when, where, how much, or how often etc. Read the sentences and choose the option where the adverb is correctly classified.


A

‘The painted lizards are really neat around here,’ said Tarwater. → The adverb ‘really’ is an adverb of place because it describes where something happens.


B

‘O’ahu’s forests are almost devoid of native species.’ → The adverb ‘almost’ is an adverb of frequency because it indicates how often something happens.


C

‘These are highly structured forests with amazing tropical plant species.’ → The adverb ‘highly’ is an adverb of manner because it explains how an action is performed.


D

‘She walked around the forest, observing the introduced species.’ → The adverb ‘around’ is an adverb of degree because it intensifies an adjective or adverb.


E

‘The lowland forests are now almost entirely devoid of native plants and animals.’ → The adverb ‘entirely’ is an adverb of degree because it modifies the extent of an action or state.