“How does the professor teach?”
The words you are given
- frequently
- complicated topics
- patiently
- quick
- quite clearly
- He
- explains
- and
The order that works
He frequently explains complicated topics quite clearly and patiently.
Build a Sentence
Degree adverb modifying manner adverb
Degree adverbs (very, extremely, remarkably) intensify other adverbs or adjectives. Place them directly before the word they modify.
4 worked examplesAdverb Placement
The pattern
degree + manner: REMARKABLY quickly, EXTREMELY carefully.
Worked examples
4 shown
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 do they handle complaints?”
The words you are given
- remarkably
- to customer
- has
- They
- always
- quickly
- complaints
- respond
The order that works
They always respond to customer complaints remarkably quickly.
“How does the baby sleep?”
The words you are given
- sleeps
- very peacefully
- usually
- the entire
- night
- throughout
- The baby
- quick
The order that works
The baby usually sleeps very peacefully throughout the entire night.
“How does the nurse care for patients?”
The words you are given
- extremely
- quick
- and kindly
- attentively
- treats
- She
- compassionately
- every patient
The order that works
She compassionately treats every patient extremely attentively and kindly.
Practice this pattern against the clock.
More adverb placement patterns
Build a Sentence