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    Adverbials are phrases that function like adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. There are several types of adverbials including those of time, place, manner, reason, frequency, and degree. Examples are provided such as "during the week" and "right here." Adverbs are single-word modifiers that can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Common types include adverbs of time, place, manner, frequency, and degree. Examples of adverbs in sentences are given such as "he talks quickly" and "she was terribly rude." While all adverbs are adverbials, not all adverbials are single-word adverbs.

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    Adverbials are phrases that function like adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. There are several types of adverbials including those of time, place, manner, reason, frequency, and degree. Examples are provided such as "during the week" and "right here." Adverbs are single-word modifiers that can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Common types include adverbs of time, place, manner, frequency, and degree. Examples of adverbs in sentences are given such as "he talks quickly" and "she was terribly rude." While all adverbs are adverbials, not all adverbials are single-word adverbs.

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    Adverbials are phrases that function like adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. There are several types of adverbials including those of time, place, manner, reason, frequency, and degree. Examples are provided such as "during the week" and "right here." Adverbs are single-word modifiers that can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Common types include adverbs of time, place, manner, frequency, and degree. Examples of adverbs in sentences are given such as "he talks quickly" and "she was terribly rude." While all adverbs are adverbials, not all adverbials are single-word adverbs.

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    Adverbials are phrases that function like adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. There are several types of adverbials including those of time, place, manner, reason, frequency, and degree. Examples are provided such as "during the week" and "right here." Adverbs are single-word modifiers that can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Common types include adverbs of time, place, manner, frequency, and degree. Examples of adverbs in sentences are given such as "he talks quickly" and "she was terribly rude." While all adverbs are adverbials, not all adverbials are single-word adverbs.

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    Adverbials: Phrases That Act Like Adverbs

    Adverbials, also known as adverb phrases, function like adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
    Adverbials are typically infinitive phrases or prepositional phrases that are functioning as adverbs, but they
    can also be adverbs with intensifiers (such as very or really).

    Adverbials function to explain when, where, how, or why something happens. They can also address
    frequency or degree.

     adverbials of time - describe when something happens (such as "in the morning" or "later in the
    year")
     adverbials of place - describe where something happens (such as "all around me" or "right here")
     adverbials of manner - describe how something happens (such as "with an angry tone" or "like a
    baby chick")
     adverbials of reason - describe why something happens (such as "to prepare for the trip" or "for
    the best possible result")
     adverbials of frequency - describe how often something happens (such as "every other Tuesday"
    or "once or twice a year")
     adverbials of degree - describe how something happens (such as "very suddenly" or "almost
    silently")

    Examples of Adverbials in a Sentence

    Using adverbials in your sentences can make your writing more interesting to the reader. Examples of
    adverbials in a sentence include:

     During the week, I walk to the village.


     Olivia plays basketball as well as her sister.
     Put the dog food right here.
     The bride was really quite lovely.
     Mr. Tucker thought the class went surprisingly well.
     Let's go to the party to meet some new people.
     After an hour, Melissa decided to take a break from studying.
     They sang loudly as they decorated the tree.

    Notice that in the last sentence, "loudly" is an adverb that is not part of the adverbial phrase. It modifies the
    verb "sang," as does the phrase "as they decorated the tree," but it is a separate part of the sentence.
    Adverbs: One-Word Modifiers
    Adverbs are one-word modifiers that describe more about other parts of speech. They are considered one of
    the main word classes, along with nouns, adjectives and verbs. While many adverbs end in -ly, other
    adverbs have different endings. There are five main categories of adverbs, grouped by their function.

     adverbs of time - describe when something happens (such as "yesterday" or


    "later")
     adverbs of place - describe where something happens (such as
    "everywhere" or "here")
     adverbs of manner - describe how something happens (such as "quickly" or
    "nervously")
     adverbs of frequency - describe how often something happens (such as
    "often" or "rarely")
     adverbs of degree - describe the degree to which something happens (such
    as "very" or "almost")

    Examples of Adverbs in a Sentence


    It's helpful to see adverbs grouped by their modifiers. They're most commonly used with verbs, as in these
    examples:

     He talks quickly. (“quickly” modifies the verb “talks”)


     She wrote slowly. (“slowly” modifies the verb “wrote”)
     James never returned home. (“never” modifies the verb “returned”)

    However, you can also use adverbs to modify adjectives:

     He is incredibly smart. (“incredibly” modifies the adjective “smart”)


     She was terribly rude. (“terribly” modifies the adjective “rude")
     The landscape is impossibly green. (“impossibly” modifies the adjective
    "green")

    And finally, adverbs can modify other adverbs:

     Sam runs very quickly. (“very” modifies the adverb “quickly”)


     He visits rather seldomly. (“rather” modifies the adverb “solemnly”)
     She greets them somewhat kindly. (“somewhat” modifies the adverb
    “kindly”)

    Technically, adverbs are single-word adverbials. All adverbs are adverbials, but not all adverbials are
    adverbs.

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