Question

Read the following sentences from paragraph 1.

Impulsively, she had married a man she thought she loved. Bill went away bitter about women.
What does the word impulsively suggest in this context?

A.
It suggests that Mary did not really love Bill.

B.
It suggests that Bill and Mary were good friends and spent time together.

C.
It suggests that Mary was young when she made the decision to get married.

D.
It suggests that Mary made a hasty decision because of her problem with Bill.

Answer 1

D. "Impulsively" means she acted hastily—she rushed into marriage without careful thought (a hasty decision).