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In English / High School | 2014-11-28

Which words in the sentence make up the adverb phrase? Which word does it modify?

"With a funny little hop, the ballerinas started their dance."

A. funny little; modifies hop
B. started their; modifies dance
C. with a funny little hop; modifies started
D. their dance; modifies ballerinas

Asked by Forrest57

Answer (3)

I believe the answer is a. "Funny little" helps illustrate the word hop.

Answered by Porshia | 2024-06-10

The adverb phrase is "with a funny little hop," and it modifies the verb "started," describing how the ballerinas began their dance.

The words that make up the adverb phrase in the sentence "With a funny little hop, the ballerinas started their dance" are "with a funny little hop." This phrase modifies the verb started, telling us how the ballerinas began their dance. Therefore, the correct answer is C. with a funny little hop; modifies started. An adverb phrase is a group of words that functions as an adverb, providing additional details about when, where, why, or how something happens. In this sentence, "with a funny little hop" explains the manner in which the ballerinas started their dance.

Answered by qwpink | 2024-06-24

The adverb phrase in the sentence is "with a funny little hop," which modifies the verb "started" by explaining how the ballerinas began their dance. Therefore, the correct choice is option C. Adverb phrases provide context for the action in the sentence.
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Answered by Porshia | 2024-12-26

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