In the sentence "She is running incredibly fast," what is
In the sentence "She is running incredibly fast," what is the adverb modifying?
- A.
running
- B.
incredibly
- C.
fast
- D.
She
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Correct answer: C
Answer: fast
Explanation:
Identify the words: "running" is the verb (action), "fast" is an adverb of manner describing how she runs, and "incredibly" is an adverb of degree.
How they relate: "fast" modifies the verb "running" by describing the manner of the action. "Incredibly" modifies the adverb "fast" by intensifying it.
Conclusion: The adverb "incredibly" modifies the adverb "fast," so the word being modified by "incredibly" is "fast."