Which words make up the adverb phrase in the sentence? Which words does the adverb phrase modify?

Many early cities were built around forts.

A.

around forts; modifies were built

B.

early cities; modifies were built

C.

were built; modifies early cities

D.

Many early; modifies cities were

Question

Which words make up the adverb phrase in the sentence? Which words does the adverb phrase modify? 


Many early cities were built around forts.
	
	
 
A.
	

around forts; modifies were built
	
 
B.
	

early cities; modifies were built
	
 
C.
	

were built; modifies early cities
	
 
D.
	

Many early; modifies cities were

31356 · Answer

@Abdulhameed ?

31356 · Answer

Hmm......
I am not quite sure about this, let's ask @DollyAcquah & @annas ?

dumbsearch2 · Answer

which phrase answers the question where when why or how? THAT one is the adverb phrase

dumbsearch2 · Answer

once you know the phrase the letter gives it away.... 

HINT** sometimes an adverbial phrase doesnt contain an adverb.... often a preposition and noun  can act as an adverbial phrase...

anonymous · Answer

b