Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the part of speech for the given word:

Apparently

  1. Noun

  2. Verb

  3. Adjective

  4. Preposition

  5. Adverb

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

Apparently is an adverb because it modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. The -ly ending is a strong clue - most words ending in -ly are adverbs. Apparently means evidently or visibly, modifying how something is perceived.