Which word in the sentence does the adverb modify?

The stronger man easily lifted the other wrestler.

A.
lifted

B.
wrestler

C.
stronger

D.
man

Respuesta :

The adverb modified A. LIFTED.

An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, and another adverb. It answers the questions how?, how often?, when?, and where?

The adverb in the sentence is EASILY.

How did the lift the other wrestler? EASILY.
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The adverb in this sentence is 'easily'. The word that easily is describing is how he lifted the other wrestler. 

Answer: a) lifted