How Do You Use An Adverbial Phrase?
Adverbs provide us with information regarding how, where, how often, when and for what purpose. Adverbs come in three basic flavors: one-word adverbs, adverbial phrases and adverbial clauses. Knowing how to use adverbial phrases can expand your writing skills. Add details to your speech or writing with adverbial phrases. “Sue went” doesn’t convey much information. “Sue went to the gym every day after work to keep her New Year’s resolution” explains the where, when and why of the event. Create adverbial phrases by using prepositions to tell how, where, how often and when. For example, “Sue swam with perfect technique in the pool before lunch on Tuesdays.” Use infinitives, “to” and a verb, to indicate for what purpose. “Sue swam to stay physically fit.” Place adverbial phrases in an order that makes sense. Adverbs are flexible, but read the sentence aloud to listen for any awkwardness. Generally, write adverbials in the following order: how, where, how often, when and for what purpose. A
