Adverbial Phrases with Examples

The word ‘phrase‘ means that its worth is more than one word compared to a single adverb. When two or more words are added with an adverb to modify the adverb it becomes adverbial phrase.

An adverbial phrase is a combination of words that acts as an adverb. An adverbial phrase is different from adverbial clauses and one-word adverbs. Dissimilar an adverbial clause, there is no subject and a verb in an adverbial phrase.

Adverbial Phrase Examples: 

• I come here today.
• Once upon a time, the King lived here.
• Sammy said it in a gracious way.
• Johnny was walking so speedily.
• I will see you tomorrow.
• Jaffer was arguing so roughly.
• The woman was yelling very loudly.
• I made them know the plan in a better way.
• The woman rarely comes here.
• Sam tries to do the task quickly.
• We came in a group to make them understand.
• They were working so hard to finish the project.
• Bobby was trying to win the bet by hook or crook.
• The topper is trying heart and soul to get gold medal.
• He is walking very slowly.
• Next year, Jacky will come here to meet us.
• We are planning to watch a show on Friday.
• Is he thinking this way?
• Don’t talk to my brother in that tone.
• Aliana spoke in a high voice.

 

4 Types of Adverbial Phrases:

1. When (Time)

An adverbial phrase of time refers to the happening of an event or how often.

For example:

• I’ll arrive in a minute.
• After the game, both teams go to the dressing room.
• Don’t wait for the last call. It bells every day.
• As fast as possible, I’ll reach there.
• You can call me any time.
• Today afternoon, we’ll play a cricket match.
• After the break, the game will start again.
• Come home before midnight.

 

2. Where (Location)

An adverbial phrase of place positions where something occurs or happens.

For example:

• You couldn’t park your car anywhere near the palace.
• A thief gets stabbed in the back.
• We’ll celebrate his birthday at home.
• The Moon revolves around the sun.
• Your ball is under the table.

 

3. How (Manner)

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

• He always talks with a patriotic tone.
• She goes to school by bus.
• She sings in a very loud tone.
• He looks like a devil.
• He ran like a tortoise.

 

4. Why (Intention)

An adverbial phrase of reason depicts why something is done or what was the intention.

For example:

• He has gone to the island to explore the natural beauty.
• He performs well in his studies to impress his parents.
• He didn’t go to the pool party because he does not know how to swim.
• He went to the court to record a statement.
• You must cooperate with each other to have a happy married life.