Adverb Phrases

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What is an Adverb?

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It tells us more about the verb: how, when, and where.

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What is an Adverbial Phrase?

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A group of words that acts as an adverb in a sentence.

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Identify the Adverbial Phrase: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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on the mat.

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What is a Phrase?

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A group of words that has no subject or a verb, it makes no sense.

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Identify the Adverbial Phrase: 'She sings beautifully.'

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beautifully.

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What does an Adverb modify?

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It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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Identify the Adverbial Phrase: 'He ran very quickly.'

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very quickly.

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What is the purpose of an Adverbial Phrase?

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To provide more information about how, when, or where an action takes place.

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Identify the Adverbial Phrase: 'They will arrive after dinner.'

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after dinner.

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What is the difference between an Adverb and an Adverbial Phrase?

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An adverb is a single word, while an adverbial phrase is a group of words.