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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
You would ______ believe me when I tell you what I saw.

Option 1: seldom

Option 2: often

Option 3: rarely

Option 4: scarcely


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Correct Answer: scarcely


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation:
The reason "scarcely" is the most appropriate option is that it emphasises the difficulty or near-impossibility of believing the speaker's statement. "Scarcely" adds a sense of incredibility, aligning well with the context where the speaker is expressing that what he saw is hard to believe.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Seldom: Infrequently or rarely occurring.
  • Often: Frequently or regularly occurring.
  • Rarely: Not occurring often; infrequently happening.

Therefore, the complete sentence would be: You would scarcely believe me when I tell you what I saw.

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