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Bush Walk Adverbial Phrases

An adverbial phrase is a group of words that tells more about an action. It can tell how, when, where or why something happens. In “The pīwakawaka darted between the branches,” the phrase “between the branches” tells where. If an adverbial phrase begins a sentence, put a comma after it: “At dawn, we set off.” Read each sentence carefully and look for the phrase that adds information.

Find and classify the phrases

For each sentence, identify the adverbial phrase and say whether it tells how, when, where or why.

1.The hikers followed the narrow track through the mānuka.

2.Before the storm, we reached the picnic spot.

3.Luca opened the gate with both hands.

4.We paused beneath the shelter because of the heavy rain. Identify both adverbial phrases and say whether each tells how, when, where or why.

Match each phrase

Match each phrase to the information it gives: how, when, where or why.

5.Match each adverbial phrase with its meaning.

A. after the shower
B. beside the footbridge
C. to hear the birds
D. in a steady line

2. why
4. where
1. how
3. when

Build better bush-walk sentences

Choose a suitable adverbial phrase to complete each sentence. Use a comma when the phrase comes first.

6.Complete the sentence with an adverbial phrase that tells when: , the fantail began to chirp.

7.Complete the sentence with an adverbial phrase that tells where: We ate our sandwiches .

8.Complete the sentence with an adverbial phrase that tells how: The group crossed the muddy patch .

9.Join these ideas into one sentence. Begin with the phrase in brackets and use a comma: The walkers reached the ridge. They took a short break. (Near lunchtime)

10.Join these ideas into one sentence using the phrase in brackets: The guide showed us a wetland bird. We watched it through the binoculars. (Through the binoculars)

11.Write three original sentences about a bush walk. Include a different adverbial phrase in each sentence. Begin one sentence with an adverbial phrase and place a comma after it.