829. Adverbs Modify an Adverb

An adverb can modify a verb, an adjective, or an adverb. Adverbs that modify other adverbs are called intensifiers. Here are some examples of intensifier adverbs:
very, really, completely, absolutely, extremely, highly, utterly, totally
Use the adverbs to modify another adverb by showing an increase in intensity.

John walked very carefully.
The adverb carefully modifies the verb walked. John walked carefully.
The adverb very modifies the adverb carefully. How carefully did John walk? He walked very carefully.

Here are more examples of an adverb modifying another adverb:
Mom very quietly closed the door.
Dad drove extremely slowly because of the rain.

An adverb can sometimes modify another adverb. This type of adverb is called an intensifier.

▶It’s your turn. Find the intensifier adverb that modifies another adverb in this sentence. Susan ran very quickly to the store. Did you figure it out? Good for you!