0
What is an adverb in the sentence Many passengers stood silently as the elevator moved downward quickly?
Wiki User
∙ 7y ago
In the given sentence, many (adjective), passengers (noun), stood (verb), as(conjunction), the (article), elevator (noun) and moved (verb) are not adverbs.
It would seem easier to name the 3 adverbs:
The adverb silently modifies the verb stood.
The adverb downward modifies the verb moved.
The adverb quickly modifies the verb moved. (it is a pair, rather than modifying the other adverb).
Wiki User
∙ 7y ago
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoThere is one adjective:
The adjective (enumerator) many modifies the noun passengers.
There are 3 adverbs:
The adverb silently modifies the verb stood.
The adverb downward modifies the verb moved.
The adverb quickly modifies the verb moved. (it is a pair, rather than modifying the other adverb).
Hint: You can use the verb "descended" instead of "moved downward."
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoThere are 3 adverbs:
The adverb silently modifies the verb stood.
The adverb downward modifies the verb moved.
The adverb quickly modifies the verb moved. (it is a pair, rather than modifying the other adverb).
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is silently an adverb or adjective?
Silently is an adverb. The adjective is silent.
What antonym for silently has 5 letters and ends with d?
An antonym for silent is loud, the antonym for silently is loudly, or aloud.
How can you break through a glass window silently?
Trying to BRAKE through glass silently is impossible. Only impossible if you are awake or unless your not a deep sleeper at all.
What do you do if you know something you shouldn't?
Keep it a secret that you know and silently judge.
At what point did baucis and Philemon realize they had been entertaining the gods?
when they saw that the bowl would not run low, that is why they started praying under silently
How do you use silently in a sentence?
He walked silently through the forest, careful not to disturb the wildlife.
What is a sentence for silently?
She silently entered her house so her dad wouldn't see the time she was arriving home.
How do you put silently into a sentence?
As the modifier or description of an action, e.g.,"The thief moved silently through the garden."
How do you use biped in a sentence?
The Biped stood there silently.
Use grimaced in a sentence?
The gutsy soldier just silently grimaced.
Is silent an adverb?
No, "silent" is an adjective, not an adverb. Adjectives are used to describe or modify nouns, while adverbs are used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
How do you use unspoilt in a sentence?
I love to just silently sit and enjoy the abounding unspoilt nature.
What is the adverb of silence?
The adverb you are looking for is silently.An example sentence is: "he silently crept up to the door".
How do you spell silently?
Silently is spelled S-I-L-E-N-T-L-Y.
Can you give me a sentence with the word ambled?
I silently slunk away as the bear ambled toward the bee hive.
How can you fit soaring and sores in the same sentence?
soaring silently through the skies, the planes soar the horizon.
What is a good sentence for creature?
The butterfly is an interesting creature. The dark creature slid silently from the black lagoon.
