SPOT THE ERRORVery seldom these solutions meet the needs of old people.
Correct answer: A. ''very''
- A. ''very''
- B. ''these solutions''
- C. ''meet''
- D. ''needs''
Explanation
"Very," is an adverb indicating the degree or extent of the frequency of the action. However, the word order needs to be changed for proper emphasis and structure.
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