Adverb phrase

This is a word or group of words in a sentence that act as an adverb. Just like an adverb, it can modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb and answers questions like how, where, why, or when.

Types of adverbial phrases

Adverbial Phrase of Time

These answer the question when or how often. Some examples are:

In a year

some weeks ago

any time

in a minute

after the match

every day

Example; I will write that exam in a year.

Adverbial Phrase of Place

These answer the question where. Some examples are:

Near the school

under the table

over the rainbow

around the block

Example; She left the umbrella near the door.

Adverbial Phrase of Manner

These answer the question how. Some examples are:

Like an angel

in a hurry

surprisingly well

quite slowly

with a limp

Example;

¹Kevin reads surprisingly well.

²She walks with a limp.

³Miriam sings like an angel.

⁴He speaks quite slowly.

Adverbial Phrase of Purpose

These adverbs answer the question why. Some examples are

For class

to finish my assignment

for fun

to avoid trouble

for a change

Example;

¹I went to the library to finish my assignment.

²I play the guitar for fun.

³I am finishing an essay for class.