Home > English > Grammar > Parts of Speech > AdverbsIn the sentence ‘He spoke softly during the meeting,’ which word is the adverb?A. Softly B. Spoke C. During D. MeetingAnswer: SoftlyAdditional Information: 'Softly' modifies 'spoke,' indicating how he spoke. Subjects: Adverbs, Parts of SpeechRelated MCQsWhat is the adverb in the sentence: ‘He spoke very quietly’?Which adverb indicates time in the sentence: ‘He will arrive later’?Which adverb indicates time in the sentence: ‘We will finish later’?Fill in the blank: ‘They celebrated ___ after the victory.’Which adverb indicates place in the sentence: ‘He lives nearby’?What is the adverb in the sentence: ‘He waited patiently’?In the sentence ‘He usually plays soccer on weekends,’ which word is the adverb?Which adverb indicates a positive degree?Which adverb indicates time in the sentence: ‘We will arrive shortly’?What is the adverb in the sentence: ‘He waited eagerly for the results’?Identify the adverb in this sentence: ‘The children played outside joyfully.’Fill in the blank: ‘She waited ___ for the results.’Which adverb indicates time in the sentence: ‘They are coming soon’?What is the adverb in the sentence: ‘He rarely eats fast food’?Which adverb indicates frequency in the sentence: ‘I frequently read books’?