Multiple choice What is an adverb? A word that modifies a verb A word that describes a noun A word that shows position Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation An adverb is a part of speech that modifies or describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often telling how, when, where, or to what extent. Words that describe nouns are adjectives, and words that show position are prepositions.