Identify the sentence with the INCORRECT usage of adverb.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Thomas seldomly takes time off work, even when necessary.
Error Concept: Incorrect formation of adverb.
What is wrong: The word “seldomly” is used as an adverb, but it is not standard usage.
Grammar Concept: “Seldom” itself is already an adverb, and adding “-ly” is unnecessary and incorrect.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using “seldomly” is nonstandard and considered incorrect in formal English.
Correction: Replace “seldomly” with “seldom.”
Corrected phrase: Thomas seldom takes time off work, even when necessary.
Final sentence: Thomas seldom takes time off work, even when necessary.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.