Adverbial Phrases

(i) Adverb Phrase of Time

1. Before sleeping, she brushed her teeth.
2. After dinner, we went for a walk.
3. During the holidays, they visited their grandparents.
4. Before the exam, he revised all chapters.
5. After breakfast, she left for school.
6. While waiting, I read a book.
7. After sunset, the stars appeared.
8. Before leaving, he locked the door.
9. At midnight, the baby cried.
10. After school, they played football.
11. We moved to this city in 2015.
12. He will return after lunch.
13. She studied until midnight.
14. They arrived before the show.
15. He goes jogging every morning.
16. I visited my grandma during the summer.
17. She learned to swim at an early age.
18. He completed the work in two hours.
19. We celebrate our victory every year.
20. The baby woke up at dawn.

(ii) Infinitive Phrase of Purpose

1. She studies hard to pass the exam.
2. He works to earn money.
3. We practice daily to win the match.
4. They run to keep fit.
5. I wake up early to catch the bus.
6. She cooks to feed her family.
7. He reads books to gain knowledge.
8. They save money to buy a house.
9. We recycle to protect the environment.
10. He trains hard to become a soldier.

(iii) Adverb Phrase of Place

1. He sat under the tree.
2. The book is on the table.
3. She walked into the room.
4. They played outside the house.
5. The cat slept beside the sofa.
6. He looked across the river.
7. She stood behind the curtain.
8. The dog barked at the gate.
9. We found him near the park.
10. He hid under the bed.

(iv) Adverb Phrase of Reason

1. He was scolded for not doing homework.
2. She cried for losing her doll.
3. They were punished for cheating.
4. I stayed home for feeling sick.
5. He was praised for helping others.
6. We were late for missing the bus.
7. She got sick for eating too much.
8. He failed for not studying.
9. They were angry for being ignored.
10. The plant died for lack of water.
11. He missed the bus because of traffic.
12. She cried due to the pain.
13. We stayed inside because of the storm.
14. The match was cancelled due to rain.
15. He failed the test because of laziness.
16. They were punished for misbehaving.
17. She was praised for her honesty.
18. He lost the job because of his attitude.
19. The picnic was delayed due to bad weather.
20. She was absent because of illness.

(v) Adverb Phrase of Condition

1. Without money, he can't buy the book.
2. In case of rain, the match will be cancelled.
3. Without glasses, she can't read.
4. Unless called, he will not come.
5. Without support, he can't succeed.
6. Without practice, you can't improve.
7. If needed, I will help you.
8. Without food, we will starve.
9. Without warning, the storm came.
10. Without rest, you will feel tired.
11. Without help, he will not finish the work.
12. With more practice, she can improve.
13. Without money, we can't buy the ticket.
14. By following the rules, you will succeed.
15. In case of fire, leave the building quickly.
16. Without his support, I would have failed.
17. With enough time, I can complete the task.
18. By listening carefully, you will understand.
19. Without food, we can't survive.
20. In case of doubt, ask your teacher.

(vi) Adverb Phrase of Concession

1. Despite the rain, they played football.
2. In spite of the pain, he smiled.
3. Though tired, she finished the work.
4. Although young, he is very wise.
5. Despite being late, he was allowed in.
6. Though poor, he is honest.
7. Despite the noise, he studied.
8. In spite of her fear, she spoke.
9. Though injured, he played well.
10. Even though it was cold, they went out.

(vii) Adverb Phrase of Result

1. He was too weak to stand.
2. She ran so fast that she won.
3. It was so dark that we lost the way.
4. The boy was too young to understand.
5. The road was too slippery to drive.
6. He spoke so softly that none heard.
7. She was too tired to cook.
8. The box is so heavy that I can't lift it.
9. The film was so sad that she cried.
10. It was too hot to go outside.

(viii) Adverb Phrase of Degree

1. The soup is too hot to eat.
2. The hill is too steep to climb.
3. He is tall enough to touch the ceiling.
4. The bag is too heavy to carry.
5. The music is loud enough to hear from far.
6. The question is too hard to answer.
7. She is kind enough to help anyone.
8. The water is too cold to swim.
9. The road is wide enough for two cars.
10. He is strong enough to lift the table.

(ix) Adverb Phrase of Comparison

1. She runs faster than me.
2. He is taller than his brother.
3. This book is more interesting than that one.
4. I write more neatly than before.
5. He sings better than anyone else.
6. This bag is heavier than that one.
7. He arrived earlier than us.
8. She speaks more politely than others.
9. My house is bigger than yours.
10. The exam was easier than expected.