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

A new study suggests that people who experience a sense of awe often have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol than those who do not. The researchers involved participants in various activities, including watching a film about the universe, visiting a botanical garden, and listening to a live symphony performance. They found that after participating in awe-inspiring activities, participants reported feeling more connected to the world and more at ease.

Which choice best combines the sentences at the underlined portion in this passage?

A
They found that, after participating in awe-inspiring activities, participants reported feeling more connected to the world and more at ease.
B
They found that after participating in awe-inspiring activities, participants reported feeling more connected to the world, and more at ease.
C
They found that after participating in awe-inspiring activities, participants reported feeling more connected to the world; and more at ease.
D
They found that after participating in awe-inspiring activities, participants reported feeling more connected to the world, more at ease.

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