Question

Which words in the sentence make up the adverb phrase? Which words do the adverb phrase modify?

The blue shark can swim up to 25 miles per hour through the water.

A.
up to 25 miles per hour; modifies through the water

B.
through the water; modifies can swim

C.
can swim; modifies The blue shark

D.
through the water; modifies 25 miles per hour

Answer 1

The correct adverb phrase and the word it modifies are stated in letter (D.) through the water; modifies 25 miles per hour. Adverb phrase consists of words or group of words which modify a verb, adverb, and adjective. It tells more details about these words.