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This document defines and provides examples of adverb phrases and adjective phrases. An adverb phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb and consists of an adverb plus additional words, or a prepositional phrase. Examples include "later this evening" and "without thinking". An adjective phrase modifies a noun and starts with a determiner or preposition, describing something. Examples include "the very small kitten" and "a man with a long beard". The document explains how to identify adverb and adjective phrases based on the first word and what they modify.

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This document defines and provides examples of adverb phrases and adjective phrases. An adverb phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb and consists of an adverb plus additional words, or a prepositional phrase. Examples include "later this evening" and "without thinking". An adjective phrase modifies a noun and starts with a determiner or preposition, describing something. Examples include "the very small kitten" and "a man with a long beard". The document explains how to identify adverb and adjective phrases based on the first word and what they modify.

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Adverb Phrase

and
Adjective Phrase
Adverb
a word or phrase that modifies or
qualifies an adjective, verb, or other
adverb or a word group, expressing a
relation of place, time, circumstance,
manner, cause, degree, etc.
Adverb of manner

She passed the exam easily.


They walk quickly to catch the train.
The dinner party went badly.
John answered the question correctly.
Adverbs of place

Here comes the sun.


There is love in the air.
Jane is moving far away.
Carly is sitting close to me.
Adverbs of frequency

We get paid hourly.


I come here always.
The situation seems to change monthly.
The newspaper is bought daily.
Adverbs of time

Harvey forgot his lunch yesterday and


again today.
I have to go now.
We first met Julie last year.
Last year was the worst year of my life.
Adverb Phrase
An adverb phrase is simply a group of two or
more words that function as an adverb in a
sentence. Just as an adverb can modify a
verb, adjective or another adverb, an adverb
phrase of more than one word can further
describe a verb, adverb, or adjective.
A simple adverb phrase usually contains an
adverb and at least one other word before or
after it, though a prepositional phrase or
infinitive phrase can also act as an adverbial.
 Bob nodded like a bobblehead.
 Meet me at the mall later this evening.
 Without thinking, he turned down the road.
 They must kiss before sunset to break the spell.
 She went online for more information.
 In the forest, many creatures snarl and growl.
 I will not do that, never in a million years!
 Dad spoke softly to calm her fears.
 They have a house right by the ocean.
 She slammed the door in a huff.
 We will reconvene earlier than usual.
 Truly happy, I gave him my answer.
 She took some time off for a much-needed vacation.
 At every turn, problems blocked his path.
 I saw a lot of trash beside the highway.
Adjective Phrase
How can I identify adjective phrase?

The trick to identifying an adjective phrase is to look at


the first word within the group of words. If the first word is
an adverb or a preposition, there's a good chance
you're looking at an adjective phrase.
Ask yourself, what is this phrase modifying? Is it
describing a noun? If it is, in fact, modifying the noun or
subject of a sentence, then you're looking at an
adjective phrase.
Examples of Adjective Phrases
The very small kitten jumped at the big dog.
The cost of the car was way too high.
The man covered with sweat trudged his way
home.
Something in the corner was moving.
The big bug under the blanket is coming
toward me.
Have you ever seen an elephant with a white skin?
He was wearing a crown made of gold.
There I met a girl with blue eyes.
Wild beasts in small cages are a sorry sight.
A man with a long beard came to see me.
We visited many villages without any inhabitants.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
He was a young man of great promise.
In a low voice, he narrated the tale of his adventures.

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