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)