I do so very seldom

Isbell · #1 (permalink) Thu Oct 06, 2011 19:47 pm *I do so very seldom*

In Mathematics, it is very daunting to see fractions appear in an equation. So, when someone asked me if I'll deal with the fractions patiently along the way, where I know the chances of me doing that are rare, can I say, "I do so very seldom."
(I know that I do so very seldom is a correct way of saying. I just want to figure out its commonness in daily conversation usage.)

Beeesneees · #2 (permalink) Thu Oct 06, 2011 20:19 pm *I do so very seldom*

It's not very common. It would be more natural in daily conversation to say, 'I don't do so often'.
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Alan · #3 (permalink) Thu Oct 06, 2011 20:25 pm *I do so very seldom*

Hi,

It's important to be clear what iis meant by 'so' in the sentence. Is it used as a substitute for 'deal with' or is it qualifying 'very'? Perhaps punctuation would help clarify.

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Isbell · #4 (permalink) Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:49 pm *I do so very seldom*

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