Question

The nation of Brazil actually covers almost half of the continent if south america.
Which is the adverb and what does it modifies?

Answer 1

Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They also tell when, where, why, how., to what extent.
Many adverbs end in -ly.

What do you think the adverb is?

What does it modify?

Answer 2

Covers-adverb