Directions (Qs. 44 to 51): Read the passage andanswer the following questions. The children of L.S.Vidyalayahad a wonderful time yesterday. They were captivated by the speed, agility andshowmanship of magician, Kim Rathod. The children watched him spellbound fortwo hours. All that broke the silence was a gasp of astonishment or the soundof spontaneous applause, appreciating a trick.Out of his magic wand cameflowers, ribbons and garlands of every possible colour and seemingly unendinglength. It came in such quick succession that everyone was left gasping. One ortwo young children came up to examine the thin stick wondering how it couldhold so much. They were really frustrated as if that was not magical enough. Hemade a rabbit pop out of an empty wooden box. It went hopping around the stage.It was soon put back into the box and seconds later, he pulled out a rat, soft,white and squeaking. The little ones seemed a little frightened by this, whilethe others clapped and cheered loudly. This was the grand finale.The children did not want it toend. They shouted ?encore?, ?once more?. But Kim gave them a bright smile andvanished from the scene. The children were left searching here and there forhim. Then they walked out excitedly recounting what they had seen and howwonderful it was. One of the boys Rajan declared loudly, it was the best magicshow of the century! What is the meaning of ?spontaneous??

• A. At once
• B. Always
• C. Never
• D. Continuous