Identify the phrase as an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase

Question

1. about a football player-adjective phrase
2. by his achievements- adjective
3. in the front yard-adverb

Answer 1

Out of context, it's hard to tell. Do these have sentences?

He was playing in the front yard. <~~yes adverb
He was playing on the swing in the front yard. <~~adjective

Please clarify all three.

Answer 2

1. Brian's song is an inspiring story about a football player.

2 The selection committee was impressed by his achievements.

3. That rosebush in the front yard had seen better days.

Answer 3

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Remember that adjective phrases modify nouns or pronouns, and adverb phrases modify verbs, verb forms ...
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