Identify the sentence with the INCORRECT usage of an adverb.

Explanation:

The incorrect usage of the adverb is in this sentence because the word “always” is placed incorrectly.

👉 In English grammar, adverbs of frequency like always, usually, often, never are generally placed before the main verb, not after it (except with the verb “to be”).

So the correct sentence should be:
✔ Nila always arrives on time for meetings.

Why other options are correct:

• ✔ Nila hardly ever arrives on time for meetings. → correct usage
• ✔ Nila usually arrives on time for meetings. → correct usage
• ✔ Nila never arrives on time for meetings. → correct usage

Extra Facts (Important for Exams):

📌 Adverb Placement Rule:

• With main verbs → adverb comes before verb
  • She always goes to school.
• With “to be” verb → adverb comes after verb
  • She is always late.

📌 Common frequency adverbs:

• Always (100%)
• Usually (80%)
• Often (60%)
• Sometimes (40%)
• Rarely / Hardly ever (10%)
• Never (0%)