No one responded when Tom was speaking, so he paused ______ before continuing to draw our attention.

1. A.
   deliberately
2. B.
   eagerly
3. C.
   sincerely
4. D.
   faithfully

 No one responded when Tom was speaking , so he paused ______ to draw our attention before continuing.

   A. deliberately      B. eagerly       C. sincerely       D. faithfully