Choose the correct adverb to fill in the blank:
At first the witness spoke confidently. As he went on to describe the accident, his voice __________ began to tremble.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → eventually
An adverb is a word that tells how, when, where or how much something happens. It can also describe an adjective or another adverb, for example she sings sweetly, very hot.
Complete sentence: At first the witness spoke confidently. As he went on to describe the accident, his voice eventually began to tremble. The witness was calm “at first”. His voice began to shake only later, as the story went on.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) eventually (answer) | in the end, after some time: it shows this change in his voice | After many tries, Ravi eventually passed his driving test. |
| (2) proudly | in a way that shows pride: a voice that trembles while telling of an accident shows fear or shock | Priya proudly showed her medal to her parents. |
| (3) cheerfully | happily: nobody trembles happily while describing an accident | The shopkeeper cheerfully greeted every customer. |
| (4) rarely | not often: his voice began to tremble once, and a word about how often does not fit this one change | It rarely rains in Jaisalmer. |