ACT English Practice Question

Read the following excerpt and consider the bolded portion. Which choice most effectively maintains the essay’s tone? Her title did not require a vow of poverty, but Hrosvitha did take the abbey’s customary vow of chastity, which absolved her of an obligation to marry. This circumstance **made it okay for her to keep her** financial status without incurring responsibilities to a husband and children.

1. A.No Change
2. B.permitted her to hang on to
3. C.allowed her to retain
4. D.let her keep up