Seldom and Often
Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly
- A. Seldom means hardly ever and often means time and again ✓
- B. Seldom means time and again and often means hardly ever
- C. Seldom means never and often means not at all
- D. Seldom means frequently and often means time and again
Correct Answer: A. Seldom means hardly ever and often means time and again
Explanation
Seldom refers to things occurring rarely (hardly ever), while often refers to things happening frequently (time and again).
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