Verb Phrases
A verb phrase consists of a verb and all its modifiers.
Example:

•  Hari is waiting for the rain to stop.
• She might enjoy an ice – cream.
• They  are eager to go to the party.

 
An adverbial phrase is a group of words that act together as an adverb, giving more information about a verb, adjective, or other adverb in a sentence.

• Meera would always talk with a nationalistic tone.
• Radha sings in a low register.
• He sits like a monk meditates.