Adverb phrases

Adverb phrases

DECEMBER 18, 2014An adverb phrase is a group of words that serves the purpose as an adverb. An adverb is a word used to modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb.Study the examples given below.He behaved rudely. (Verb – behaved; adverb – rudely)Here the word ‘rudely’ explains how he behaved.We can express the same idea using an adverb phrase.He behaved in a rude manner.Here the phrase ‘in a rude manner’ also explains how he behaved. As it modifies the verb it acts as an adverb.Another example is given below.I am typing now. (Here the adverb ‘now’ modifies the verb ‘am typing’)I am typing at the moment. (Here the adverb phrase ‘at the moment’ modifies the verb ‘am typing’.)Computers were expensive then. (Adverb – then)Computers were expensive in those days. (Adverb phrase – in those days)He fell down. (Adverb – down)He fell to the ground. (Adverb phrase – to the ground)Study the adverbs and adverb phrases equivalent to them.Bravely – in a brave manner or with braverySwiftly – in a swift manner, or with swiftnessBeautifully – in a beautiful styleFormerly – in former times, or once upon a timeRecently – just now or at a recent dateSoon – before very longThere