Preparing the Seventh of a V7 Chord
Which statement best describes how the preparation of the seventh of a V7 chord influences the choice between a preceding IV or ii chord?
A
The ii chord naturally prepares the chordal seventh as a common tone, while IV requires the seventh to be approached by leap.
B
The IV chord naturally prepares the chordal seventh as a common tone, while ii requires the seventh to be approached by step or prepared as a suspension.
C
The preparation of the chordal seventh is irrelevant when choosing between IV and ii as predominant chords before V7.
D
Both IV and ii prepare the chordal seventh equally well, with no influence on the choice between them.
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