what is an example of an adverb
Adverbs Modifying Verbs. An adverb that modifies a verb usually tells you when, where, how, in what manner, or to what extent the action is performed. (NB: The ones that end ly are usually the ones that tell us how the action is performed, e.g., quickly, slowly, carefully, quietly.) Here are some examples of adverbs modifying verbs: