Which words make up the adverb phrase in this sentence?

In colonial days, there were no fire departments.

Question

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

mkapad01 · Answer

there were

neonumbrella5115 · Answer

@mkapad01
I think your answer is incorrect, as an adverbial phrase the words have to act as an adverb, which those do not do.  An example of an adverbial phrase is in parenthesis: (To understand better,) I asked my question on OpenStudy.  Which this new information, what do you think the answer is @jzkksdasdasas

anonymous · Answer

http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/5316817ee4b0572ef0fb3340 This might help I know what it is but cant give direct answers @studyowls