Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Funnily enough, the priest prayed for the robber who shot him

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2004 Subject: English Language

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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Funnily enough, the priest prayed for the robber who shot him

Answer Details
The option nearest in meaning to "Funnily enough" in the sentence "Funnily enough, the priest prayed for the robber who shot him" is "unexpectedly." "Funnily enough" is an idiomatic expression used to introduce a surprising or ironic fact or situation. In this context, it means that it is unexpected or unusual that the priest would pray for the person who shot him. Therefore, "unexpectedly" is the option that comes closest in meaning to "funnily enough" as it suggests something that is surprising, unanticipated, or not in line with what would typically be expected in the situation.

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