Multiple choice

Directions: Substitute the following phrase with one word from the given options.

Almost nil; negligible

  1. Mostly

  2. Importantly

  3. Closely

  4. Scarcely
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Scarcely means barely, hardly, or in very small amounts - which is the nearest meaning to 'almost nil' or 'negligible'. The other options don't fit: 'mostly' means mainly, 'importantly' means significantly, and 'closely' means near together or carefully.

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