Which one of the following sentences contains an adverb phrase?
Correct answer: C. Once upon a a time, there lived a king
- A. It is of no use
- B. I like to see a Smiling face
- C. Once upon a a time, there lived a king
- D. She wore a scarf made of silk.
Explanation
In sentence (c), "Once upon a time" functions as an adverb phrase modifying the verb "lived." It describes when the king lived.
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