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Adverbial Phrases on English Grammar
Adverbial phrases are groups of words that function as
adverbs, providing additional information about the action of a verb, the
manner in which something is done, the time when an action occurs, the place
where it happens, or the frequency with which it occurs. Here's a breakdown of
the different types of adverbial phrases:
1. Time adverbial phrases: These phrases indicate when
an action takes place. For example:
• "Yesterday
morning"
• "During
the summer"
• "At
3 o'clock"
• "In
a few hours"
2. Place adverbial phrases: These phrases indicate where
an action takes place. For example:
• "In
the garden"
• "On
the table"
• "By
the river"
• "Under
the bed"
3. Manner adverbial phrases: These phrases describe how an
action is performed. For example:
• "With
care"
• "In
haste"
• "In
a friendly manner"
• "With
great skill"
4. Frequency adverbial phrases: These phrases indicate how
often an action occurs. For example:
• "Every
day"
• "Twice
a week"
• "Once
in a while"
• "Occasionally"
5. Purpose adverbial phrases: These phrases indicate the
reason or purpose for an action. For example:
• "To
improve his health"
• "In
order to succeed"
• "For
the sake of clarity"
• "With
the intention of winning"
Adverbial phrases can vary in length and complexity. They can consist of just a few words or be more elaborate, containing multiple clauses. In sentences, they usually appear after the verb or at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis.