Question

Select an appropriate substitute for the given phrase:

An unexpected piece of good fortune

• A. To turn turtle
• B. Windfall
• C. Philanthropy
• D. Fortunate

Answer 1

The correct option is B Windfall

"To turn turtle' means to turn something upside down.

Windfall is a large amount of money that is won or received unexpectedly.

Philanthropy is the desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by a generous donation of money to good causes.

Fortunate is an adjective which means lucky.

It may be noted that options A) and C) are clearly different in meaning from the given phrase- 'an unexpected good fortune'.

The given phrase is a noun phrase and denotes some good luck which was unexpectedly received. Fortune is a noun whereas fortunate is an adjective. Hence option D is not the correct answer.

Based on the meanings given above, the most suitable word which can replace the given phrase is in option B.