A prepositional phrase is defined by what it modifies.
The man in the parking lot seemed nervous. (adjective)
The stolen car was parked in the parking lot. (adverb)
Yes, the phrase 'a lot' is an adverb, as is the colloquial term "lots."As a adverb with action verbs, it can mean "frequently." (He surfs a lot)As an adverb for other verbs, it can mean "greatly" or "much" (I like him a lot, He talks a lot)
An adverb phrase is two or more words that act as an adverb. It would be modified by an adverb or another adverb phrase.
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No. But the prepositional phrase "in it" is an adverb phrase.
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It is an adverb phrase (tells where).
An adverb phrase is two or more words that act as an adverb. It would be modified by an adverb or another adverb phrase.
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It is a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb. Hint: A word or phrase that answers the question 'Where?' is functioning as an adverb (I think).
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