Concept:The 7th degree of a major scale is the note one step below the tonic, using the scale’s key signature.Explanation:The F major scale is: F,G,A,B♭,C,D,E.Numbering the degrees: 1st =F, 2nd =G, 3rd =A, 4th =B♭, 5th =C, 6th =D, 7th =E.Therefore, the 7th degree is E.Answer:Option D: E.