What kind of adverb is the underlined word in the given sentence?
In the old part of the city, the Metro runs underground, so the narrow lanes above stay untouched.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Adverb of Place
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.
Ask “Where does the Metro run?” The answer is “underground”, that is, below the ground.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adverb of Time | when something happens (now, soon, last week) | The new timetable came out last week. |
| (2) Adverb of Degree | how much or to what extent (very, quite, fully) | The hall was fully booked for the annual day. |
| (3) Adverb of Manner | how something is done (calmly, neatly, loudly) | The pilot spoke calmly to the passengers. |
| (4) Adverb of Place (answer) | where something happens | Grandpa’s room is upstairs, next to the terrace. |