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Read the sentence.


The couple anxiously awaited the arrival of their out-of-town guest.


Which answer describes the word in bold? (the word in bold is anxiously)

A

The word “anxiously” is an adjective that tells how much.

B

The word “anxiously” is an adjective that tells what kind.

C

The word “anxiously” is an adverb that tells in what way.

D

The word “anxiously” is an adverb that tells to what extent.

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HollowedHideaway

The answer is C. the word anxiously is an adverb that tells in what way.

david8644

The answer is:

C.The word “anxiously” is an adverb that tells in what way.

An adverd indicating a way of doing things is often an adjective followed by the sufix -ly, in this case the word anxious with -ly becomes an anxious way of waiting for someone.