Form, Structure, and Sense: Agreement and Usage

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

For nearly a decade, the foundation ______ scholarships to first-generation college students from underserved communities.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  • A

    provides

  • B

    provided

  • C

    has been providing

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  • D

    is providing

Explanation

"For nearly a decade" denotes ongoing duration up to the present. Present perfect continuous "has been providing" is the most precise fit.

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