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Which are adverbs very here flew or gently?

The adverbs in the phrase "very here flew gently" are:

* very: Modifies the adjective "gently"

* gently: Modifies the verb "flew"

Let's break down why:

* Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

* Here is an adverb of place, but it doesn't modify any other word in this phrase.

* Flew is a verb.

* Gently is an adverb describing how the subject flew.

* Very is an adverb intensifying the adverb "gently."

So, the adverbs are very and gently.

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