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Identify the sentence with the INCORRECT usage of adverb.
Question

Identify the sentence with the INCORRECT usage of adverb.

A.

The coffee tasted very bitter to him.

B.

Thomas seldomly takes time off work, even when necessary.

C.

They will soon finish the project, despite the delays.

D.

Nancy had completely forgotten about the meeting.

Correct option is B

Option (b) contains the error.
Explanation: “Seldomly” is not a correct word. The correct adverb is “seldom”, which already functions as an adverb and doesn’t need “-ly”.
Correct sentence: Thomas seldom takes time off work...
Grammar Rule Used:
✔ Some adverbs (e.g., seldom, often, never) do not take “-ly” endings.
�� Information Booster:
Incorrect: He comes here seldomly.
Correct: He seldom comes here.

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