Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
During an office tour to Mumbai, I chanced to meet an old friend.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The Correct answer is option 2 i.e. ran into.
- "Ran into" is a colloquial expression that means to unexpectedly meet or encounter someone.
- It conveys the idea of a chance meeting, similar to "chanced to meet," but in a more informal manner.