English & Language UsageQuestion 114 of 120
Identify the adverb in the sentence: "The doctor spoke calmly to the patient."
a.doctor
b.calmly
c.patient
d.spoke
Explanation
An adverb often ends in -ly and describes how an action is done. 'Calmly' describes how the doctor spoke, modifying the verb 'spoke.'
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