Which word in the sentence is an adverb
Three slimy snails crept nearby
A: three
B: nearby
C:slimy
D: crept~ I choose this one
The word in the sentence that is an adverb is "nearby."
To determine the correct answer, it is important to understand what an adverb is. An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It typically answers questions such as how, when, where, to what extent, or why.
In the given sentence, "nearby" is modifying the verb "crept" by telling us where the snails were moving. It tells us the location of the snails' movement, making "nearby" an adverb.
So, option B, "nearby," is the correct answer.
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