________, have you been to the local library yet?
- (a)Sort of
- (b)Frankly
- (c)All the same
- (d)Incidentally
Answer
D
Why
Correct — D, 'Incidentally'. 'Incidentally' means 'by the way' and is used to introduce a fresh, loosely connected point or question — here, casually asking 'have you been to the local library yet?'. It is the natural opener for a new question.
Why the others are wrong
- (a)Sort of — A hedging qualifier meaning 'to some extent'; it softens a statement and cannot introduce a fresh question.
- (b)Frankly — Means 'to be candid / honest'; it prefaces a blunt opinion or admission, not a casual 'by the way' question.
- (c)All the same — A concessive connector meaning 'nevertheless'; it needs a preceding contrasting idea to concede against, which is absent here.
Concept
'Incidentally' is a sentence adverb meaning 'by the way' — it introduces a new, side point or question.
Related PYQs
No directly related past PYQ was found.
Practice
- practice — not a real PYQ
Choose the best opener: '________, did you remember to post that letter?'
- (a)Incidentally
- (b)All the same
- (c)Sort of
- (d)Frankly
Answer(a) Incidentally — 'by the way' fits a fresh, side question.
- practice — not a real PYQ
'The plan is risky. ________, I think we should try it.' The best connector is —
- (a)Incidentally
- (b)All the same
- (c)Sort of
- (d)Frankly
Answer(b) All the same — it concedes the risk yet keeps the opposite stance.