Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: “The manager spoke confidently about the project.”

Parts of speech categorize words based on their grammatical function in a sentence. An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or an entire sentence, often answering questions like how, when, where, or to what extent.

• The correct answer, Adverb, is accurate because "confidently" describes *how* the manager spoke. It modifies the verb "spoke," indicating the manner of speaking. Adverbs frequently end in "-ly."
• An Adjective modifies a noun or pronoun (e.g., "confident manager").
• A Noun names a person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., "manager," "project").
• A Verb expresses an action or state of being (e.g., "spoke").

Recognizing adverbs helps in understanding how actions are performed.