Select the word which is an Adverb from the options given below -

The correct answer is Option (3) → Actively

An adverb is a word that tells how, when, where or how much something happens. It can also describe an adjective or another adverb, for example she sings sweetly, very hot.

Option	What it tells	Example
(1) Active	Active is an adjective (lively, busy). It describes a noun.	My grandfather is still very active.
(2) Action	Action is a noun: the process of doing something.	The time for action has come.
(3) Actively (answer)	An adverb describes a verb, an adjective or another adverb, telling how, when, where or how much. Many adverbs of manner are formed by adding -ly to an adjective: active → actively (in an active way).	She takes part actively in school debates.
(4) Activity	Activity is also a noun: something that people do.	Painting is my favourite activity.