Question

Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence:
He hardly works.

• A. strenuously
• B. scarcely
• C. mostly
• D. arduously

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

scarcely

Option A: This word does not exist in standard English and hence this is an incorrect option.

Option B: Scarcely means almost not. In the given context 'hardly' means the same and hence this is the correct option.

Option C: Mostly means as regards the greater part or number. This is not the mentioned word in the given context and hence this is an incorrect option.

Option D: Arduously means requiring great exertion. This is not the meaning of the mentioned word in the given context and hence this is an incorrect option.