Question

The basketball player was very tall.

Which answer describes the word in bold?
A.
The word “very” is an adverb that tells in what way.

B.
The word “very” is an adjective that tells how much.

C.
The word “very” is an adjective that tells which one.

D.
The word “very” is an adverb that tells to what extent.

Answer 1

The answer is "To what extent"

Answer 2

B. Adverbs describe verbs (things that are actions). Being tall isn't something the basketball player is doing, it is a description of them as a person.