After my job was over, I went to Mumbai and returnedafter (1)............ six months. I had barely taken (2)............. my clothes when I saw Ratan standing (3)............. a new baby. He was(4)............. with joy. Even my daughter could not have (5)............. such joy on finding her younger brother after several years.
Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 1.

Options

A. nearly
B. rarely
C. hardly
D. 4) merely

Answer

A