Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate option for the for the word in bold.

The kids took the dog's death very badly.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. preposition

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Badly' modifies the verb 'took' by describing HOW the kids reacted to the dog's death. Words that modify verbs are adverbs. The '-ly' ending is a common adverb marker. Distractors: A noun would name a thing, B verb would show action, D adjective would describe a noun.