Grammar: Adverbial Phrase (Tuesday; 12/1) (Friday; 15/1)

K: Know the definition of adverbial phrase.

U: Understand the difference between adverb and adverbial phrase.

D: Create sentences using adverbial phrase.

Words of the Day

1. Adverb

2. Phrase

Adverbial Phrase

An adverbial phrase is a group of words that functions as an adverb. Remember: an adverbial phrase must be more than one word when describing a verb. If it's only one word, then it is an adverb.

There are 3 types of adverbial phrases:

1. When (Adverbial Phrase of Time)

An adverbial phrase of time states when something happens or how often. For example:

• I'll do it in a minute.
• After the game, the king and pawn go into the same box. (Italian Proverb)
• Do not wait for the last judgment. It takes place every day. (Albert Camus)

2. Where (Adverbial Phrase of Place)

An adverbial phrase of place states where something happens. For example:

• I used to work in a fire-hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place. (Steven Wright)
• Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings. (Ed Gardner)

3. How (Adverbial Phrase of Manner)

An adverbial phrase of manner states how something is done. For example:

• He would always talk with a nationalistic tone.
• He sings in a low voice.
• People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one. (Leo J. Burke)

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