ironically vs inevitably

[Lulux]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #184 "Words in context: strong collocations", question 7

Peter was the best swimmer, but ......... he lost the final of the swimming competition.

(a) vaguely
(b) surly
(c) inevitably
(d) ironically

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #184 "Words in context: strong collocations", answer 7

Peter was the best swimmer, but ironically he lost the final of the swimming competition.

Correct answer: (d) ironically

Your answer was: incorrect
Peter was the best swimmer, but inevitably he lost the final of the swimming competition.
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IRONICALLY?

Lulux

[Mister Micawber]

Yes.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's