Entry Exam Category: Graduate & Professional Program Admission Exams
Course: Praxis
Exam: Praxis Reading Language Arts 5002 Practice Test
Practice Question
In the sentence “The gazelle passed swiftly through the grassy plains,†which word functions as an adverb?
Answer Choices
- A: gazelle
- B: passed
- C: swiftly
- D: grassy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swiftly' modifies the verb 'passed,' describing how the gazelle moved, fitting the adverb role. 'Gazelle' is a noun, 'passed' is a verb, and 'grassy' is an adjective, making C correct.