Choose the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence:
She has been______absenting herself from the office.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → frequently
Frequently means often, again and again. "Has been absenting herself" describes a repeated habit over a period of time, and frequently says how often it happens.
Example: He has been frequently missing the morning bus this month.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: seldom — Incorrect. Seldom means rarely, not often. "Has been absenting herself" describes something that keeps happening over a period of time; seldom says it hardly ever happens, so the two clash.
Example: She seldom eats outside.
Option 3: unfortunately — Incorrect. Unfortunately means sadly, by bad luck; it comments on the whole situation and is not used between "been" and the verb to describe a habit.
Example: Unfortunately, the match was cancelled because of rain.
Option 4: peacefully — Incorrect. Peacefully means calmly, without trouble; staying away from work is not something done peacefully or otherwise.
Example: The baby slept peacefully through the night.