PSAT Reading Question 593: Answer and Explanation

Question: 593

As used in line 82, "spontaneously" most closely means

• A. impulsively.
• B. extemporaneously.
• C. randomly.
• D. deliberately.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) "Spontaneously" is used to describe actions that arise in a manner that is unplanned and without any prior indication of their occurrence. This definition is most consistent with "randomly." "Impulsively" is generally attributed to human action that occurs without prior thought. "Extemporaneously" is to speak or perform without prior planning, and "deliberately" means to do something with purpose or conviction.