Adverb Phrase Examples
An adverb phrase is simply two or more words that act as an adverb. It can modify a verb, adverb, or adjective and can tell “how”, “where”, “why”, or “when.”
An adverb clause which also modifies verbs, adverbs and adjectives; but, an adverb clause also includes a subject and a verb.
Examples:
With great regret
In dismay
Like a monk in meditation
As if I care
In silence
With a song in my heart
Like greased lightning
Adverb Phrases Describing Where
Examples:
At the corner
In the world
Through the looking glass
Over the rainbow
Under the sea
By the light of the moon
Around the sun
Adverb Phrases Describing Why
Examples:
To understand better
For making cookies
Since she was getting married
So that I won’t get lost
Lest she forget
Adverb Phrases Describing When
Examples:
In an hour
Any time
Before next week
After they go to bed
Never at midnight
After the sunset
Only two days ago
Adverb Phrases in Sentences
Adverb phrases can be used in any position in a sentence.
Here are adverb phrase examples (shown as underlined) in various places in sentences:
Bob nodded as if he understood.
Meet me at the mall.
Without thinking, he turned down the road.
They must kiss before sunset.
She went online for more information.
In the forest many creatures snarl and growl.
I will never do that, not in a million years.
Dad spoke softly to calm her fears.
They have a house by the ocean.
She slammed the door in a huff.
We will reconvene on the 25th of next month.
Whenever I remember, I smile.
She took some time of for a much needed vacation.
At every possible turn, problems blocked his path.
I saw a lot of trash beside the highway.
He decided to join a gym to get in shape.
Every time Jane runs the can opener, the dog comes to the kitchen.
We strolled through the garden.
With much consideration, he made his decision.
Put the flowers by the birdbath.
Jose always arrives sooner than the other students.
She flew the plane between two buildings.
So the audience could hear her, Michelle turned up the microphone.
The seamstress mended the hem with needle and thread.
Sometimes I don’t clean under the bed.
He performed the tasks without care.
Come closer so I can see how you have grown.
Take this medication for pain as often as needed.
The oath took us over the bridge.
Mary learned, after a while, to drive slowly.
To see the view, Harry climbed to the peak.
The mysteries were placed next to the crime dramas.
For answers to all your questions, just do a Google search.
The parade coursed around the town square.
She runs five miles every day.
The children opened their presents with delight.
In order to lose weight, he cut out most carbs.
This product is available in all places.
She responded in a very rude manner.