Adverb Swap – Correcting Sentence Structures

Adverbs play a crucial role in adding precision and clarity to our sentences. However, when adverbs are misplaced or improperly used, sentences can become confusing or nonsensical. Let’s take a look at some sentences where the adverbs are out of place and correct them by swapping them around to make each sentence coherent.

The sentences below do not read correctly. Identify the adverbs in the sentences and then swap the adverbs around so that each sentence makes sense.

Some of the adverbs could be used in several of the sentences.

1. The bandage was medicinally tied around her wrist.
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2. Immediately, she is very advanced for her age.
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3. If the patient sweats fairly, it may be necessary to cool his body with cold compresses.
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4. The tumour is excessively placed and not easy to reach.
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5. She manages all her patients very mentally.
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6. The relief team loosely requires more medical supplies.
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7. This is a physically antiseptic solution.
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8. Mildly he is very weak, but his mind is still alert.
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9. He became ill efficiently after he came back from holiday.
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10. The herb can be used awkwardly.
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11. He has been working as a doctor only for a severely short time.
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12. Her breathing was urgently affected.
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Answers:

1. The bandage was loosely tied around her wrist.
2. Mentally, she is very advanced for her age.
3. If the patient sweats excessively, it may be necessary to cool his body with cold compresses.
4. The tumour is awkwardly placed and not easy to reach.
5. She manages all her patients very efficiently.
6. The relief team urgently requires more medical supplies.
7. This is a mildly antiseptic solution.
8. Physically, he is very weak, but his mind is still alert.
9. He became ill immediately after he came back from holiday.
10. The herb can be used medicinally.
11. He has been working as a doctor only for a fairly short time.
12. Her breathing was severely affected.

By correctly placing the adverbs in each sentence, the intended meaning becomes clear, demonstrating the importance of precise language usage in effective communication.

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