On a multiple-choice test, you probably can rule out an answer that contains the qualifying word
A) often.
B) usually.
C) seldom.
D) never.

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Qualifying words like "often," "usually," and "seldom" allow for exceptions and are less absolute, making them more likely to be correct in a multiple-choice context. "Never" is absolute and can often be ruled out because it allows for no exceptions, making it less likely to be correct unless the statement is universally true.

On a Multiple-Choice Test, You Probably Can Rule Out an Answer