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

A new study found that people who have a strong sense of purpose in life tend to be more resilient in the face of adversity. The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers at a major university, surveyed a large sample of participants, asking them about their sense of purpose and their ability to cope with challenges. The researchers discovered that those who were able to identify a clear purpose in life were more likely to bounce back from setbacks. They also discovered that people with a strong sense of purpose were more likely to have a positive outlook on life and to be optimistic about the future.

Which choice provides the best way to combine the sentences in the underlined portion of the passage to create a more concise and grammatically correct sentence?

A
The researchers discovered that people with a strong sense of purpose were more likely to bounce back from setbacks, and they were more likely to have a positive outlook on life and to be optimistic about the future.
B
The researchers discovered that those who were able to identify a clear purpose in life were more likely to bounce back from setbacks, to have a positive outlook on life, and to be optimistic about the future.
C
The researchers discovered that those who were able to identify a clear purpose in life were more likely to bounce back from setbacks, have a positive outlook on life, and be optimistic about the future.
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The researchers discovered that people with a strong sense of purpose were more likely to bounce back from setbacks, to have a positive outlook on life, and be optimistic about the future.

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