Read this sentence from paragraph 3.

Question

At the time, Rowling was teaching full-time and was a busy single parent, so spare time was at a premium.

options':

what does the phrase at a premium indicate about Rowling’s spare time?

A.
It was social.

B.
It was relaxing.

C.
It was valuable.

Answer 1

The phrase "at a premium" indicates that Rowling's spare time was valuable. Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. It was valuable.