Adverbial phrases and clauses

Q. Choose the adverbial phrase in the following sentence:

My friend gave me the library book in the hall.

• gave me

• the library book

• in the hall

• my friend

Answer explanation

The adverbial phrase in the sentence describes where the action took place. 'In the hall' indicates the location of the action, making it the correct choice, while the other options do not function as adverbial phrases.

Q. What question does the underlined adverbial phrase answer?

With a loud cry, the baby alerted its mother.

(a)  

Write down three adverbials and determine whether each is an adverbial clause or phrase.

The time is 1 minute and 20 seconds for each adverbial.

Note: Please ensure that the adverbial you use has not already been mentioned.

Q. Identify the adverbial phrase in the following sentence:

She quickly finished her homework before dinner.

• quickly

• finished her homework

• before dinner

• She

Answer explanation

The adverbial phrase modifies the verb by providing context about when the action occurs. In this sentence, 'before dinner' indicates the time frame for finishing homework, making it the correct adverbial phrase.

Q. Select the adverbial phrase in this sentence:

The cat slept soundly on the couch.

• slept soundly

• on the couch

• The cat

• soundly

Answer explanation

The adverbial phrase modifies the verb by providing context about where the action takes place. In this sentence, 'on the couch' indicates the location of the cat's sleeping, making it the correct adverbial phrase.

Q. Choose the adverbial phrase from the following sentence:

They will meet at the park tomorrow.

• meet

• at the park

• tomorrow

• They

Answer explanation

The adverbial phrase in the sentence is 'at the park', as it indicates the location of the meeting. 'Tomorrow' indicates time, but 'at the park' specifies where the action takes place.

What question does the underlined adverbial phrase answer?

• We usually go on holiday in August.

(a)  

Q. Identify the adverbial phrase in the following sentence:

He will arrive late to the meeting.

• arrive late

• to the meeting

• He

• late

Answer explanation

The adverbial phrase in the sentence is "arrive late". It describes how he will arrive, indicating the manner of his arrival. "To the meeting" is a prepositional phrase, while "late" alone is just an adverb.

Q. Select the adverbial phrase in this sentence:

The dog barked loudly during the night.

• barked loudly

• during the night

• The dog

• loudly

Answer explanation

The adverbial phrase modifies the verb by providing context about when the action occurs. 'During the night' specifies the time of the barking, making it the correct choice, while 'barked loudly' describes the action itself.

Q. Choose the adverbial phrase in the following sentence:

She danced gracefully at the party.

• danced gracefully

• at the party

• She

• gracefully

Answer explanation

The adverbial phrase describes how she danced. 'Danced gracefully' indicates the manner of the action, making it the correct choice. 'At the party' specifies the location, but does not describe the action itself.