Distinguishing An Adverbial From An Adjunct
All verb- or sentence-modifying adjuncts are adverbials, but some adverbials are not adjuncts.
- If the removal of an adverbial does not leave a well-formed sentence, then it is not an adjunct
- If the adverbial modifies within a sentence element, and is not a sentence element in its own right, it is not an adjunct.
- If the adverbial is not grammatically tied to the sentence it is not an adjunct, e.g.
- Mr Reninson, however, voted against the proposal. (adverbial conjunct not adjunct)
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