Question

Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.
He is always running late and ______ has time for breakfast.

• A. usually
• B. often
• C. always
• D. never

Answer 1

The correct option is D never

"Running late" is an idiomatic phrase that means, "being late" or "being behind schedule". A person who is "running late", tends to skip some activities, for example, having breakfast. As he is "always" running late, he may "never" have time for breakfast. Hence, option D is correct.

The words, "usually", "often" and "always" are adverbs which indicate that an action takes place regularly/ frequently/ all the time. When used in the blank, they would mean that the subject, "he" gets time to have his breakfast. This contradicts the nature of a person who is "always running late". Hence options A, B and C are not appropriate.