Question
In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Seldom and Often
NDA
General Ability
English
2025
NDA 2025 (Phase 2)
NDA General Ability Question (2025) — Solution
Options
- A. Seldom means hardly ever and often means time and again
- B. Seldom means time and again and often means hardly ever
- C. Seldom means never and often means not at all
- D. Seldom means frequently and often means time and again
Answer
A. Seldom means hardly ever and often means time and again
Step-by-step solution
The word 'seldom' refers to something that occurs rarely or infrequently, which can be described as 'hardly ever'. The word 'often' refers to something that occurs frequently or many times, which can be described as 'time and again'. Thus, the correct meanings are provided in the first option. Answer: Seldom means hardly ever and often means time and again
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