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Section A.4 Adverb Phrases (AdvP)

This section shows adverb phrase structures from a single adverb to modified forms, illustrating what AdvPs can modify.
Syntax tree showing a bare adverb "quickly" as a complete AdvP
Figure A.4.1. Simple AdvP: quickly
Syntax tree showing AdvP with degree modifier "very" and adverb "quickly"
Figure A.4.2. AdvP with Degree Modifier: very quickly
Syntax tree showing AdvP modifying the verb "spoke"
Figure A.4.3. AdvP Modifying a Verb: She spoke quietly
Syntax tree showing AdvP "extremely" modifying the adjective "proud"
Figure A.4.4. AdvP Modifying an Adjective: extremely proud
Syntax tree showing sentence-level adverb "Unfortunately" modifying the entire sentence
Figure A.4.5. Sentence-Level Adverb: Unfortunately, she lost