PSAT Writing and Language Question 299: Answer and Explanation

Question: 299

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. by providing
• C. in providing
• D. only providing

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Difficulty: Easy

Getting to the Answer: The correct preposition can often only be determined in the context of the sentence. This sentence states that the Hudson River School was suited to the task of competing with Europe. The function of the prepositional phrase is to explain how that was accomplished, and the phrase "by providing" best serves that function, so (B) is correct.