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American English Grammar

Adverb phrase

Learning objectives

Learn the definition of an adverb phrase
Study examples of adverb phrases

Definition of an adverb phrase

An adverb phrase is a phrase which functions as an adverb

Examples of adverb phrases

She bought some spinach when she went to the corner store.

in this sentence, the prepositional phrase "to the corner store" acts as an adverb modifying the verb "went."

Lightning flashed brightly in the night sky.

in this sentence, the prepositional phrase "in the night sky" functions as an adverb modifying the verb "flashed."

We will meet at the library at 3:30 P.M.

in this sentence, the prepositional phrase "at 3:30 P.M." acts as an adverb modifying the verb phrase "will meet."

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