Language Arts: What type of word modifies or qualifies a verb, as in the sentence "Sam runs quickly"?
Answer Adverb
Like an adjective to a noun, an adverb modifies or describes the verb, expressing the manner or degree to which the verb is working. Adverbs most commonly end in "-ly," as in the example"Sam runs quickly." Using other adverbs, you could also say that Sam runs slowly, happily, lazily, etc.
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