Here's a breakdown:
* Verbs are action words (e.g., run, jump, eat, think).
* Adverbs tell us *how*, *when*, *where*, *to what extent*, or *why* an action is performed.
Examples:
* How: She quickly ran to the store.
* When: He will arrive tomorrow.
* Where: They are playing outside.
* To what extent: I completely understand the problem.
* Why: They went to the park because it was sunny.
Other words that can modify verbs:
* Adjectives can sometimes modify verbs indirectly, by describing the object of the verb:
* He bought a beautiful car. (The adjective "beautiful" describes the car, which is the object of the verb "bought")
* Prepositional phrases:
* He walked across the street. (The prepositional phrase "across the street" tells us where he walked)
* Infinitives:
* He tried to run faster. (The infinitive "to run" modifies the verb "tried")
Remember, adverbs are the main words that directly modify verbs, but other elements can contribute to the description of the action as well.