Question

Identify the sentence with the INCORRECT usage of an adverb.

• A. We are hardly ever late for work.
• B. They are usually late for work.
• C. Mahesh and Mukesh are always late for work.
• D. Chandni is late often for work

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Chandni is late often for work

• This question tests the Placement of Adverbs of Frequency (words like always, usually, often, hardly, never). The Rule: Adverbs of frequency generally come before the main verb but after the auxiliary verb or the verb "to be" (am, is, are, was, were). Analysis of Option D: Here, the verb is "is" (a form of 'to be'). According to the rule, the adverb "often" should come immediately after "is". Incorrect: Chandni is late often for work. Correct: Chandni is often late for work.