Multiple choice Directions: Choose the part of speech for the given word: Apparently Noun Verb Adjective Preposition 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.