Question

_______ was one of the most lucrative parts of the music business at the end of the nineteenth century.

A. Providing music lessons
B. Selling instruments
C. Giving concerts
D. Writing sheet music

Answer 1

It is not providing music lessons! I just took the test and got it wrong :(

Answer 2

"A. Providing music lessons" was one of the most lucrative parts of the music business at the end of the nineteenth century, since even some of the best composers turned to this field in order to make money.