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Medium Reading and Writing · Standard English Conventions · None · MCQ

The musician’s first solo album, _The Light Within_, was released in 2009 and received critical acclaim. The album's title track, _The Light Within_, won several awards for its lyrical depth and innovative instrumentation. The musician, a skilled guitarist and singer-songwriter, quickly gained popularity for their unique blend of folk, rock, and blues music.

Which choice best combines the underlined sentences at the beginning of the passage into a single sentence?

A
The musician’s first solo album, _The Light Within_, was released in 2009 and received critical acclaim, and the album's title track, _The Light Within_, won several awards for its lyrical depth and innovative instrumentation.
B
The musician’s first solo album, _The Light Within_, was released in 2009, receiving critical acclaim, and the album's title track, _The Light Within_, won several awards for its lyrical depth and innovative instrumentation.
C
The musician’s first solo album, _The Light Within_, was released in 2009, receiving critical acclaim; the album's title track, _The Light Within_, won several awards for its lyrical depth and innovative instrumentation.
D
The musician’s first solo album, _The Light Within_, which was released in 2009 and received critical acclaim, the album's title track, _The Light Within_, won several awards for its lyrical depth and innovative instrumentation.

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