Basic Details
Word: Fortunately
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: It means that something good has happened or something positive is true.
Synonyms: Luckily, Happily, Fortuitously
Antonyms: Unfortunately, Unluckily
Idioms and Phrases
- Fortunately for us: Used to express gratitude for a positive outcome. Example: "Fortunately for us, the rain stopped just in time for the picnic."
- It is fortunate that: Used to point out a lucky situation. Example: "It is fortunate that we packed an umbrella since it started to rain."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Fortunately, I remembered to bring my umbrella when it started to rain.
Example 2: The bus was late, but fortunately, I still arrived at school on time.
Example 3: Fortunately, our team won the match after a tough competition against our rivals.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "fortunately" comes from the Latin word "fortunatus," which means "blessed by chance"? It has been used in the English language since the early 15th century!
Famous Quote
"Fortunately, science allows us to verify facts." – Richard Dawkins
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fortunately" mean?
a) Something sad has happened
b) Something good has happened
c) A type of animal
d) A place in a city
Answer: b) Something good has happened
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fortunately"?
a) Sadly
b) Unfortunately
c) Luckily
d) Occasionally
Answer: c) Luckily
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "fortunately"?
a) Happily
b) Thankfully
c) Unluckily
d) Joyfully
Answer: c) Unluckily
4. Which sentence uses "fortunately" correctly?
a) Unfortunately, I won the game.
b) I fortunately forgot my homework.
c) Fortunately, I found my missing book.
d) The sun shined fortunately today.
Answer: c) Fortunately, I found my missing book.
5. Which idiom relates to "fortunately"?
a) Unfortunately for them
b) It is fortunate that
c) A fortunate friend
d) As happy as a clam
Answer: b) It is fortunate that
