What is the adverb in sentence above There was scarcely any candy left for Malcolm?

The adverb in the sentence "There was scarcely any candy left for Malcolm" is scarcely.

Here's why:

* Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They tell us how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

* Scarcely modifies the verb "was" by indicating the extent to which there was candy left. It tells us that there was very little candy left.