Example of a Adverbial Phrase

Hello! An adverbial phrase is a group of words that work together to describe how, when, where, or to what extent an action is done. It usually modifies the verb in a sentence. 

Here’s the breakdown:

• How (manner): Tells us how something is done. 

        Example: "He ran with great speed."  Adverbial phrase: with great speed (describes how he ran) 

• When (time): Tells us when something happens.

        Example: "She wakes up at 7 a.m." Adverbial phrase: at 7 a.m. (describes when she wakes up)

• Where (place): Tells us where something happens.

        Example: "The kids played in the park." Adverbial phrase: in the park (describes where the kids played)

• To what extent (degree): Tells us how much or how often something happens.

        Example: "He is almost always on time. "Adverbial phrase: almost always (describes how often he is on time)

Hope that helps!