An adverb phrase is a group of words that functions as an adverb in a sentence. It consists
of adverbs or other words (preposition, noun, verb, modifiers) that make a group with
works like an adverb in a sentence. An adverb phrase functions like an adverb to modify
a verb, an adjective or another adverb.
Examples
He always behaves in a good manner. (modifies verb behave)
They were shouting in a loud voice. (modifies verb shout)
She always drives with care. (modifies verb drive)
He sat in a corner of the room. (modifies verb sit)
He returned in a short while. (modifies verb return)
A prepositional phrase can also act as an adverb phrase. For example in above sentence
“He always behaves in a good manner”, the phrase “in a good manner” is a prepositional
phrase but it acts as adverb phrase here.
of adverbs or other words (preposition, noun, verb, modifiers) that make a group with
works like an adverb in a sentence. An adverb phrase functions like an adverb to modify
a verb, an adjective or another adverb.
Examples
He always behaves in a good manner. (modifies verb behave)
They were shouting in a loud voice. (modifies verb shout)
She always drives with care. (modifies verb drive)
He sat in a corner of the room. (modifies verb sit)
He returned in a short while. (modifies verb return)
A prepositional phrase can also act as an adverb phrase. For example in above sentence
“He always behaves in a good manner”, the phrase “in a good manner” is a prepositional
phrase but it acts as adverb phrase here.
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