Identify the adverbs in the following sentences and explain what they modify.

Here are the adverbs from each sentence:

1. He nearly made it to the game.

   • The adverb is nearly. It tells to what extent he made it.

2. The dog foolishly let the cat into his den.

   • The adverb is foolishly. It tells how the dog let the cat in.

3. The girl gladly accepted the gift.

   • The adverb is gladly. It tells how the girl accepted the gift.