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Adverbial

usgb/ædˈvɜːrbiəl/Volume
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Varied FunctionsPlay
Adverbials can specify 'how', 'when', 'where' and 'why' something happens. SlideShe arrived early for the meeting.
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Adverbials can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence for emphasis. SlideSurprisingly, he passed the test.
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Clauses and PhrasesPlay
An adverbial can be a single word, a phrase, or a whole clause. SlideTo meet her quota, she worked through the night.