Multiple choice general knowledge 'Carefully' is an example of what type of word? Adjective Noun Verb Adverb Pronoun Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Carefully is an adverb because it modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. The -ly suffix is a common adverb marker. Adjectives describe nouns, while adverbs describe how actions are performed.