Question

question 2
which sentence begins with an adverb?
a he laboriously dragged the large tarp from under the barn.
b laboriously, he dragged the large tarp from under the barn.
c he dragged the large tarp laboriously from under the barn.
d he dragged the large tarp from under the barn laboriously.

Explanation:

An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In option B, "Laborously" is an adverb and it starts the sentence. In options A, C and D, the adverb comes after the subject - verb combination.

Answer:

B. Laborously, he dragged the large tarp from under the barn.