Which of the following is the correct "Royal Order" of adverbs in a sentence?

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A Place, Manner, Time, Frequency, Purpose
B Manner, Place, Frequency, Time, Purpose
C Time, Frequency, Place, Manner, Purpose
D Purpose, Frequency, Time, Place, Manner

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Answer: B. Manner, Place, Frequency, Time, Purpose

Explanation: When using multiple adverbs, the standard sequence is Manner (how), Place (where), Frequency (how often), Time (when), and Purpose (why).

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Which of the following is the correct "Royal Order" of adverbs in a sentence?

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