PSAT Reading Question 623: Answer and Explanation

Question: 623

As used in line 78, "severe" most nearly means

• A. dangerous.
• B. intense.
• C. uncomfortable.
• D. fertile.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) Rather than being intensely focused on a single intellectual area, Zenobia has a mind "full of weeds" that would cause her to have more diverse thoughts. Choice (A) is a valid definition of "severe" but does not describe this situation. Choices (C) and (D) are not valid definitions of "severe."