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  1. 11-Dec-2011, 11:57 #1
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    Default Simple Phrase Q

    Ex:
    Do it this way.
    He did it the other way.

    Q:
    Are the red parts noun phrases that act adverbial?


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  2. 11-Dec-2011, 19:35 #2
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    Default Re: Simple Phrase Q

    What's your take on this?
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    Default Re: Simple Phrase Q

    I think it is a noun phrase that acts as an adverb. Isn't it?
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