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What is the difference between an adjective phrase and adverb phrase?

The key difference between an adjective phrase and an adverb phrase lies in their function within a sentence:

Adjective Phrases:

* Function: They modify nouns or pronouns, adding descriptive information about them.

* Answer the question: "What kind?" or "Which one?"

* Example: "The house with the red door is beautiful." (The phrase "with the red door" modifies the noun "house" and tells us which house is being discussed.)

Adverb Phrases:

* Function: They modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something is done.

* Answer the question: "How?" "When?" "Where?" "Why?" "To what extent?"

* Example: "She walked down the street." (The phrase "down the street" modifies the verb "walked" and tells us where she walked.)

Here's a table summarizing the key differences:

| Feature | Adjective Phrase | Adverb Phrase |

|----------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------|

| Function | Modifies nouns/pronouns | Modifies verbs, adjectives, adverbs |

| Questions | "What kind?" "Which one?" | "How?" "When?" "Where?" "Why?" "To what extent?" |

Examples:

* Adjective Phrase: "The dog with the wagging tail"

* Adverb Phrase: "He ran very quickly."

Important Note: Both adjective and adverb phrases are typically headed by a preposition (like "with," "in," "on," "by," etc.) but that's not always the case. A phrase can be an adjective or adverb phrase without a preposition. For instance:

* Adjective Phrase: "The old house" (No preposition)

* Adverb Phrase: "He sang loudly." (No preposition)

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