Adverbial Phrase
* Function: Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It tells us how, when, where, why, or to what extent something is done.
* What it modifies: It answers questions like:
* How? (e.g., *very quickly*, *with great care*)
* When? (e.g., *in the morning*, *after dinner*)
* Where? (e.g., *at the park*, *on the table*)
* Why? (e.g., *for a good cause*, *because of the rain*)
* To what extent? (e.g., *completely*, *almost never*)
Adjectival Phrase
* Function: Modifies a noun or pronoun. It provides more information about the noun or pronoun, describing its qualities or characteristics.
* What it modifies: It answers questions like:
* What kind? (e.g., *the red car*, *a house made of brick*)
* Which one? (e.g., *the book on the table*, *that girl with the blue eyes*)
* How many? (e.g., *a dozen eggs*, *three beautiful paintings*)
Examples:
* Adverbial phrase: *The children played in the park.* (modifies the verb "played", tells us where they played)
* Adjectival phrase: *The house on the hill is beautiful.* (modifies the noun "house", tells us which house)
Key Points to Remember:
* Both adjectival and adverbial phrases are groups of words that act as a single unit.
* They can be placed before or after the word they modify.
* They often begin with prepositions (e.g., *in*, *on*, *with*, *because of*).
By understanding the function and what they modify, you can easily distinguish between adverbial and adjectival phrases.