Question #N118
In 1967, after years of performing in small, local theaters and at community events, the musician Nina Simone signed a deal with RCA Victor, a major record label. Simone’s first studio album for RCA Victor was *I Put a Spell on You*. This album, ______ her best-known songs such as “Mississippi Goddam” and “Feeling Good,” and it established her as a major force in the musical landscape of the 1960s.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?Correct Answer is: A
The correct answer is A. The sentence requires a finite verb to complete the main clause, and Choice A provides a finite verb, *features*, to properly complete the clause. Choice B is incorrect because it uses the nonfinite participle *featuring*, which can't function as the main verb of the clause. Choice C is incorrect because it uses the past tense verb *featured*, which would imply that the album no longer features these songs. Choice D is incorrect because it uses the past perfect tense verb *had featured*, which isn’t appropriate in this context, since the album still features these songs.