Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given word/sentence-
An unexpected stroke of good luck.
a) Fortune
b) Windfall
c) Boon
d) Breakthrough

Answer 1

Hint:Substituted words are the ones that can be used in the place of any given phrase, or sentence, and even another word/words.

Complete answer:
In the given question, we are asked to find a word that will substitute the given phrase “an unexpected stroke of good luck”. Here, one must know the exact meaning of this phrase. An unexpected stroke of good luck means an unexpected fortunate occurrence. For example I worked very hard for the script, but getting to pitch from the producer was just a stroke of luck.
Now, let us examine all the given options, to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a' is Fortune. It is a noun which means a chance of luck as an arbitrary force affecting human affairs. For example Some malicious act of fortune keeps them separate.
Option ‘b’ is Windfall. It is a noun that means a large amount of money that is won or received unexpectedly. For example He was walking in front of the bank and suddenly experienced a windfall.
Option ‘c’ is Boon. It is a noun that means a thing that is helpful or beneficial. For example This route will be a boon to many travelers.
Option ‘d’ is Breakthrough. It is a noun which means a sudden, dramatic or important discovery or development. For example : A major breakthrough in DNA research.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, one word for the given phrase – An unexpected stroke of good luck is “windfall”. Hence, option ‘b’ is the correct option.

Note:
Don’t get confused between ‘fortune' and ‘windfall’. Fortune can be good or bad, but in the given phrase, only ‘good’ fortune is written. So, ‘fortune' cannot be the correct answer.