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

Question

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

anonymous · Answer

C.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for the medal! ^-^ @iamhonest