Discussion
He __________ scarcely see in this light.
Answer: B
The correct option is Can: He can scarcely see in this light.
Scarcely is a negative adverb meaning 'almost not', so the sentence needs a positive verb with it: can scarcely see means he is almost unable to see.
Can't and could not would put a second negative beside scarcely, a double negative that is wrong in standard English. Only leaves the sentence without a verb to govern see.
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