Which words make up the adverb phrase in this sentence?

For a moment, I thought the lion was asleep.

A.
was asleep

B.
I thought

C.
thought the lion

D.
For a moment

Question

Which words make up the adverb phrase in this sentence? 


For a moment, I thought the lion was asleep.
 
 A.
was asleep
 
 B.
I thought
 
 C.
thought the lion
 
 D.
For a moment

anonymous · Answer

i think either d or b, i am leaning closer to d though

kyanthedoodle · Answer

Yes D is right. If you replace the "for a moment" in a way where it would be like "I thought for a moment," then there's no doubt it's an adverb.

anonymous · Answer

thank u