Question 51

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: "HARDLY" can be used to say that something is just true or possible.

Statement II: "HARDLY" is a negative word and should not be used with not or other negatives.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Let us assess the statements - 

Statement I: True, as "hardly" can indeed be used to indicate something is just true or possible - e.g., "There was hardly enough food for everyone."

Statement II: True, as "hardly" is a negative word and should not be used with double negatives - e.g., "I hardly found nothing" is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is Option A. 

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