JAMB Use of English 2004 Question 80

Question 80

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Funnily enough, the priest prayed for the robber who shot him.

  1. A.Timidly
  2. B.Unexpectedly
  3. C.Disappointingly
  4. D.Fearlessly.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Unexpectedly)

Explanation

'Funnily enough' introduces something surprising, so it means 'unexpectedly'.