PSAT Reading Question 353: Answer and Explanation
Question: 353
As used in line 56, "executed" most nearly means
- A. done.
- B. murdered.
- C. surmised.
- D. imagined.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
(A) The narrator is citing an artwork actually created by Duchamp that he finds mindless and offensive, so "executed" most nearly means "done." Choice (B) gives a common definition of "executed" that is not applicable here. Choice (C) and choice (D) provide incorrect definitions of "executed."