JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 43

Question 43

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase: Kelechi hardly ever falls sick.

  1. A.most often
  2. B.very seldom
  3. C.sometimes
  4. D.frequently
  5. E.occasionally
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (very seldom)

Explanation

'Hardly ever' means almost never, that is, very seldom.