Fill in the blank with the suitable Adverb from the given alternatives.
I met my old friend after 30 years __________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → unexpectedly
Complete sentence: I met my old friend after 30 years unexpectedly. Meeting an old friend after 30 years without planning it is a meeting that happens unexpectedly.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) lastly | as the final point in a list (it is used to introduce the last item, not to describe a meeting) | Lastly, I would like to thank my parents. |
| (2) firstly | as the first point in a list (it does not fit a single meeting) | Firstly, let me explain the rules. |
| (3) arrogantly | in a proud way, showing that one thinks oneself better than others (it is not how one meets an old friend) | He arrogantly refused to listen to anyone's advice. |
| (4) unexpectedly (answer) | in a way that one did not expect, by surprise | It began to rain unexpectedly during the match. |