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.


Many early; modifies cities were


B.


early cities; modifies were built


C.


around forts; modifies were built


D.


were built; modifies early cities

Answer 1

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


Throughout the thunderstorm, my little puppy whined softly.



A.


Throughout the thunderstorm; modifies whined


B.


my little; modifies puppy


C.


whined softly; modifies puppy


D.


my little puppy; modifies whined

Answer 2

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


Most amphibians lay their eggs in water.



A.


in water; modifies eggs


B.


Most amphibians; modifies lay


C.


lay their; modifies eggs


D.


in water; modifies lay