Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 279: Answer and Explanation
Question: 279
My German host mom spoke English ________for eight months before I convinced her to switch to German.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. to me
- B. at me
- C. to I
- D. at I
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A. The first decision is whether it is more appropriate to “speak to” someone or to “speak at” someone. As the first option is more effectively used, eliminate Choices B and D. Evaluate Choices A and C; it is more appropriate to“speak to me” (as the one spoken to is an indirect object) than it is to “speak to I.” Choice A is the correct answer.
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