To diagram an adverb in a sentence, place it on a slanted line below the verb it modifies. This shows the adverb's relationship to the verb in the sentence structure.
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To diagram adverbs effectively, place them on a slanted line above the word they modify in a sentence diagram. This helps visually show how the adverb relates to the rest of the sentence.
"Is" is the verb. There is no adverb in the question.
The adverb in the sentence is "very," as it modifies the adverb "quietly."
The adverb is late.
The adverb in the sentence is "seldom," as it describes the frequency with which he did poorly on tests.