grammar · academic

the manner in which + S + V

Band 7+task2speaking

a phrase meaning 'the way in which'; more formal than 'how' and commonly used in academic writing

Examples

“the manner in which teachers adapt their lessons”

“describe the manner in which the policy was implemented”

“the manner in which + verb”

Band 8 sentence

“The manner in which local authorities enforce zoning laws can have a decisive impact on housing affordability.”

Collocations

  • describe the manner in which
  • analyse the manner in which

Common mistakes

the manner which→the manner in which

how + noun + verb→the manner in which + S + V

Say it for a higher band

5how→6the way in which→7+the manner in which

Synonyms

the way in which

Easily confused

the way in which

“The way in which students study has changed with technology.”

Related words

defining vs non-defining relative clauses (use of commas and that/which/who), who + Vthe + superlative + N + (that) + S + Veach of whom + V, which is why + S + VIndefinite pronouns + who/that + V (someone/anyone/anything + who/that)the majority of + N + who + Vthose who + V

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