Fill in the blanks (adverb choice repeated for emphasis) “In a changing and ______ unstructured business environment, creativity and innovation are being ______ demanded of executives.” Fill both blanks with the most appropriate adverb (answer as “word1, word2”).

Given data

• The environment is becoming more unstructured over time.
• Expectations from executives are rising.

Concept/ApproachUse the adverb increasingly to show a rising trend in both the description of the environment and the demand placed on executives.

Option analysisincreasingly, increasingly — correct and idiomatic in both positions.largely, sparsely — do not convey growth; “sparsely demanded” is unidiomatic.randomly, occasionally — incorrect meaning and register.deliberately, forcibly — wrong sense.

Common pitfallsAvoid mixing “more and more” in one blank and “increasingly” in the other; keep parallel style.

Final Answerincreasingly, increasingly