JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 98

Question 98

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): I had not given the question a thought before my answer came........

  1. A.momentarily
  2. B.in an instant
  3. C.on the spur of the moment
  4. D.just like that
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (on the spur of the moment)

Explanation

'On the spur of the moment' means suddenly, without planning or thinking first.