Select the sentence that features the correct standard order of multiple adverbs.

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A The choir sang beautifully at the auditorium yesterday evening.
B The choir sang yesterday evening beautifully at the auditorium.
C The choir sang at the auditorium yesterday evening beautifully.
D The choir sang yesterday evening at the auditorium beautifully.

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Answer: A. The choir sang beautifully at the auditorium yesterday evening.

Answer: (A) The choir sang beautifully at the auditorium yesterday evening.
Explanation: When a sentence contains multiple types of adverbs modifying the same verb, the standard rule of thumb is the MPTO order: Manner (beautifully), Place (at the auditorium), and then Time (Occurrence/yesterday evening).

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Select the sentence that features the correct standard order of multiple adverbs.

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