The entire household quickly awakens because of the siren. Which answer identifies an adverb phrase a

The entire household quickly awakens because of the siren.

Which answer identifies an adverb phrase and the word it modifies?

The adverb phrase entire household modifies the word siren.

The adverb phrase quickly awakens modifies the word because.

The adverb phrase because of the siren modifies the word awakens.

The adverb phrase the siren modifies the word household.

The correct answer is C. The adverb phrase because of the siren modifies the word awakens.

Explanation:

Adverb phrases function as regular adverbs - their role in a sentence is to modify a verb. Here, the verb is 'awakens.' The phrase that modifies it is 'because of the siren.' The adverb phrase gives us a reason why the action of awakening happened.

A is incorrect because 'entire household' is a noun phrase.

In B, 'quickly awakens' is a verb phrase.

In D, 'the siren' is a noun.