Ordering by Frequency — Adverbs of Time and Habit Arrange the following in descending order of frequency (from most frequent to least frequent): 1. Never 2. Sometimes 3. Generally 4. Seldom 5. Always

Introduction / Context:
This verbal reasoning problem tests your understanding of relative frequency expressed by common adverbs. Terms like Always, Generally, Sometimes, Seldom, and Never indicate how often an action occurs. The task is to rank them from the highest frequency to the lowest frequency and then map that ranking to the coded numbers provided.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• List of adverbs with numeric tags: 1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Generally, 4 = Seldom, 5 = Always.
• Goal: Arrange from most frequent to least frequent.
• We assume standard English usage without special contexts.

Concept / Approach:
Frequency adverbs can be placed along a continuum. At the maximum end is Always (occurs every time). Slightly below is Generally (or Usually), suggesting most of the time. Then comes Sometimes, meaning occasionally. Less often than that is Seldom (rarely). At the absolute minimum is Never, meaning zero occurrence. We convert this conceptual order back to the numeric sequence using the provided labels.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Substitute each choice back with words. The chosen sequence reads: Always, Generally, Sometimes, Seldom, Never. This strictly descends in frequency and matches standard grammar references and exam conventions.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• 5, 2, 1, 3, 4: Places Never before Generally and Seldom, breaking the frequency order.
• 5, 2, 4, 3, 1: Puts Seldom ahead of Generally, which is illogical.
• 5, 3, 2, 1, 4: Places Never before Seldom, which is incorrect.
• None of the above: Not applicable since a correct sequence exists.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing Generally with Sometimes (they are not equal) and misplacing Never anywhere other than the end. Also, Seldom must come after Sometimes due to lower frequency.

Final Answer:
5, 3, 2, 4, 1