Bush Walk Adverbial Phrases

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WALT: We Are Learning To expand sentences with adverbial phrases and use commas correctly.

Success criteria:

✓ I can find an adverbial phrase in a sentence.

✓ I can explain whether a phrase tells how, when, where, or why.

✓ I can add an adverbial phrase to make a sentence more interesting.

✓ I can use a comma after an adverbial phrase at the beginning of a sentence.

An adverbial phrase is a group of words that adds information about how, when, where, or why an action happens.

Example: The tūī sang from a high branch. The phrase tells us where the tūī sang.

When an adverbial phrase comes at the beginning of a sentence, use a comma after it.

Example: Before sunrise, we started our bush walk.

1. Underline the adverbial phrase in each sentence. Then write H (how), WN (when), WR (where), or WHY beside it.

a) We walked through the ferns. ______

b) After lunch, we explored the track. ______

c) Mia held the binoculars with great care. ______

d) We wore raincoats because it was raining. ______

2. Match each adverbial phrase to the type of information it gives.

A. quietly

B. before sunrise

C. near the stream

D. to spot a kererū

1. Why?

2. Where?

3. How?

4. When?

Answers: A–____ B–____ C–____ D–____

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3. Add a suitable adverbial phrase from the word bank to complete each sentence. Add a comma if it belongs at the beginning.

a) ____________________, the ruru called from the trees.

b) We crossed the bridge ____________________.

c) The children moved ____________________ so they would not frighten the birds.

4. Combine each pair of simple sentences into one sentence using the adverbial phrase in brackets. Remember your comma.

a) We reached the lookout. We stopped for a drink. (At midday)

b) The ranger pointed to a nest. We could see it clearly. (With her telescope)

5. Write three original bush-walk sentences. Use a different adverbial phrase in each sentence. Start one sentence with an adverbial phrase and use a comma.

Check: Did I include information about how, when, where, or why? Did I use a comma after my introductory phrase?

✅ Answer Key

1. a) through the ferns – WR; b) After lunch – WN; c) with great care – H; d) because it was raining – WHY.

2. A–3; B–4; C–2; D–1.

3. Possible answers: a) Before sunrise, the ruru called from the trees. b) We crossed the bridge near the stream. c) The children moved quietly so they would not frighten the birds.

4. Possible answers: a) At midday, we reached the lookout and stopped for a drink. b) With her telescope, the ranger pointed to a nest we could see clearly.

5. Answers will vary. Check that each sentence has an adverbial phrase and that a comma follows an introductory adverbial phrase.