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Identify the **part of speech** of the underlined word: "He runs **quickly**."

ANoun
BAdverb
CVerb
DAdjective
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Adverb
*Quickly* modifies the verb 'runs', telling **how** he runs. Words ending in **-ly** that modify verbs are typically **adverbs**.
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