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The Adverb Phrase

The adverb phrase in English is nearly identical to the adjective phrase, with only the expected changes in form. In the adverb phrase, an adverb functions as head. See the diagram below.


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To see some examples of adverb phrases, examine the table.

Some Examples of the Adverb Phrase in English

FUNCTION Premodifier Head Postmodifier

(a) quietly

E (b) quite honestly

X (c) very hard indeed

A (d) however

M (e) really early

P (f) so very well indeed

L (g) too quickly to see well

E (h) likely enough for us

S (i) formerly of Cincinnati

(j) more easily than ever

FORM Adverb

Adverb Adverb Prepositional Phrase

Adverb Phrase Infinitive Clause

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*Some Examples of the Adverb Phrase in English*

FUNCTION		Premodifier	Head	Postmodifier

	(a)		quietly
E	(b)	quite	honestly
X	(c)	very	hard	indeed
A	(d)		however
M	(e)	really	early
P	(f)	so very	well	indeed
L	(g)	too	quickly	to see well
E	(h)		likely	enough for us
S	(i)		formerly	of Cincinnati
	(j)	more	easily	than ever

FORM				Adverb
		Adverb	Adverb	Prepositional Phrase
		Adverb Phrase		Infinitive Clause



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