Adverbial Phrases Summary
Adverbial phrases are the sets of words that serve as an adverb in the sentence. An adverbial
phrase consists of multiple words. The basic function of the adverbial phrase is to modify the
other terms in a sentence. These terms that are modified include adverbs, adjectives, and verb.
Adverbial Phrase of Manner
This type of phrase tells how some action has been done e.g.
He talked to her in a sarcastic tone.
The above example tells that the act of speaking was done sarcastically.
Adverbial Phrase of Time
This type of adverbial phrase states when an action was performed or how frequently something
happens.
e.g. She completed her homework in fifteen minutes.
This example shows that the act of writing was done in fifteen minutes.
Adverbial Phrase of Place
Adverbial phrase of time tells us about where an action is performed.
He was sitting at the back of the seat.
Phrase Match
DIRECTIONS: Match each main clause with an adverbial phrase to create a sentence.
ADVERBIAL PHRASES:
MAIN CLAUSES:
When this happens
Not too far away
All around the world
Across the street
Without warning
Far beneath the surface
the dog began barking.
sirens began to wail.
people were glued to their TVs.
something sinister began to stir.
our bodies stop working properly.
the boys began to play catch.
Try it out!
Write a paragraph about a dog of your choice (120-150 words). Use adverbial phrases of manner,
time and place to give more information about your verbs.