Glossary

adverbial phrase

Subject: 

  • English First Additional Language
  • English Home Language

a word group (phrase) that takes the place and role of an adverb. There are several different types of adverbial phrases:

  • adverbial phrase of time, e.g. I will come before sunset.
  • adverbial phrase of place, e.g. Please go to the car.
  • adverbial phrase of manner, e.g. I shall work as hard as possible.
  • adverbial phrase of condition, e.g. I shall help you if possible.
  • adverbial phrase of purpose, e.g. I asked you to come here to help you.
  • adverbial phrase of reason, e.g. I helped her because of her need.

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