“How does the student participate?”
The words you are given
- quietly
- enthusiastically
- in
- She
- participates
- very
- class
The order that works
She participates very enthusiastically in class.
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adverb_placement
In English, adverbs often come before the main verb or after the object. Here, 'very enthusiastically' is placed after the verb 'participates' to modify it.
4 worked examplesAdverb Placement
The pattern
Place adverbs close to the words they modify for clarity.
Worked examples
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Word order shown is Reach120’s reading of standard English usage for this sentence. ETS does not publish a correct/incorrect judgement for individual items, and this is not an official score.
“How does the engine perform?”
The words you are given
- new
- engine
- operates
- remarkably
- loudly
- The
- quietly
The order that works
The new engine operates remarkably quietly.
“How does she organize events?”
The words you are given
- and
- very
- efficiently
- She
- organizes
- smoothly
- events
- awkwardly
The order that works
She organizes events very smoothly and efficiently.
“How does the chef prepare food?”
The words you are given
- prepares
- quickly
- beautifully
- He
- slowly
- each
- and
- dish
The order that works
He prepares each dish beautifully and quickly.
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