2. What Are Adverbials?
Definition Of An Adverbial
Adverbials can be defined as,
Adverbials are basically simple one-word adverbs or adverbs presented in the form of
a phrase or a clause (having more than one word). Adverbials function to explain
the meaning of verbs in a sentence. Read More
Examples Of Adverbials
Example 1
I would very happily like to work for you. See More Examples
Forms Of Adverbials
Adverbial is a larger category than an adverb. It encapsulates all those phrases/clauses which
combine adverbs with other nouns, prepositions or adverbs, in order to elaborate the meaning
of the verb in a sentence. Read More
Simple Adverbs
She is working quickly.
Adverb Phrases
The parcel would reach you quite soon.
Prepositional Phrases
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Noun Phrases
I met George this evening.
3. Types Of Adverbials
The different types of adverbials include the following:
Adverbial Complements
These are adverbials that become compulsory to be used in a sentence. Read More
For example,
The dinner is on the table. See More Examples
Adjuncts
These are adverbials that function to provide meaning in a sentence, but if they are removed,
the sentence still remains grammatically correct and continues to be meaningful.
For example,
I am ready for the party. See More Examples
Conjuncts
These are types of adjuncts that function to connect two sentences or phrases together. Read
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For example,
This school is not popular. Still, I like to study here. See More Examples
Disjuncts
These are types of adjuncts that function to add comment of the speaker on the core subject
matter of the sentence. Their removal will not affect the grammatical structure of the sentence.
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For example,
Hopefully, she will come home today. See More Examples
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