Modifying Adverbial Phrases

Find the sentence with the reduced adverb clause:

Because she hadn't studied well, she failed in the exam yesterday.

• Not having studying well, she failed in the exam yesterday.

• Not having studied well, she failed in the exam yesterday.

• Having study well, she failed in the exam yesterday.

• Having studied well, she failed in the exam yesterday.

In the following sentence, consider how the brackets divide things into phrases. What is the function of the PP [with broccoli]?

• adverbial

• adjectival

• verbal

What are adverbials

• They are words or phrases that are used as an adverb to modify a verb or clause.

• are two or more words that tell us more about a verb or an adjective.

• are usually one word (like quickly or excitedly),

• focus on modifying verbs and actions within a sentence

With a hammer is an adverb of:

• Reason/ why

• Time/ when

• Manner/how

Adverbial phrases of manner:

• Without a sound

• Beside the sea

• As quick as Flash

There are three chimneys on the top of the roof. Change this sentence in which adverbial should be at the beginning.

Identify the modifying adverbial phrase in the following sentence: 'She sang beautifully at the concert last night.'

• A) beautifully

• B) at the concert

• C) last night

• D) beautifully at the concert last night

Which of the following sentences contains a modifying adverbial phrase?

• A) The cat slept on the mat.

• B) She danced gracefully across the room.

• C) He is a talented musician.

• D) They went to the store.

What is the function of the adverbial phrase in the sentence: 'He drove with great care'?

• A) It modifies the noun 'care'.

• B) It modifies the verb 'drove'.

• C) It modifies the adjective 'great'.

• D) It modifies the entire sentence.

Choose the sentence where the adverbial phrase modifies the verb:

• A) The book on the table is mine.

• B) She arrived after the meeting.

• C) The flowers in the garden are blooming.

• D) The cake in the oven smells delicious.