Which words make up the adverb phrase in this sentence?

In colonial days, there were no fire departments.

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Which words make up the adverb phrase in this sentence? 

In colonial days, there were no fire departments.

anonymous · Answer

i would say "in colonial day"

anonymous · Answer

days*

anonymous · Answer

ok thanks what about
 We built a giant snowman in the backyard yesterday afternoon.

anonymous · Answer

If I didnt study,I woudlnt have the smartscore and fans that I have.
Also,if you insist to be rude about it then i dont want your help.

anonymous · Answer

I am sorry i did not mean to be  rude, i was just curious but i am still going to help you.

anonymous · Answer

An adverbial phrase is a group of words that together function like an adverb. 

For example: 
I'll run the race quickly. (using a simple adverb) 
I'll run the race in a few days. (using an adverbial phrase) 

The word "quickly" in the first sentence is a simple adverb. It modifies the word "run," which is the verb. (modify just means to change the meaning of something... so with verbs, adverbs modify them by telling how?, in what way?, when?, where?, and to what extent?.) In this case quickly is telling HOW I will run. 

In the second sentence, "in a few days" is the adverbial phrase. It is a group of words functioning as an adverb by telling WHEN I will RUN.

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anonymous · Answer

i think it is "yesterday afternoon"

anonymous · Answer

Oh ok. thanks.

anonymous · Answer

adverbial phrases answer the question where why how.... finding them is easy if you ask yourself that...

anonymous · Answer

or when./... can't forget that question