Contextual errorQuestion 163 of 550

Choose the word that does not fit the context of the sentence. The words to choose from are in brackets: Khalid (often) arrives late for work, since he is (careful) to come early and (keeps) to his (schedule).

  1. often
  2. careful
  3. keeps
  4. schedule
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Correct answer: often

A person who comes early and keeps his schedule is seldom late. The correct word is "seldom".

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Questions last reviewed: 21 October 2026