Question

Substitute a one word similar in meaning for the words underlined:

He works at irregular intervals of time, no one knows his plans or schedule.

• A. often
• B. frequently
• C. recurrently
• D. sporadically

Answer 1

Answer:

D. sporadically

Sporadically means occasionally, irregularly, or at scattered intervals, which matches the meaning of the underlined phrase.

• Often = frequently; many times ❌

• Frequently = at short intervals; regularly ❌

• Recurrently = repeatedly, again and again ❌

• Sporadically = irregularly, now and then ✅