Question #N1070
A recent study found that people who regularly engage in physical activity are less likely to experience feelings of sadness and anxiety. The study’s authors suggest that exercise may help to reduce stress hormones in the body.
Which choice provides the best punctuation for the sentence above?
A. The study’s authors suggest that exercise may help to reduce stress hormones in the body.
B. The study’s authors suggest, that exercise may help to reduce stress hormones in the body.
C. The study’s authors suggest, that exercise may help to reduce stress hormones, in the body.
D. The study’s authors suggest that exercise may help to reduce stress hormones; in the body.
Correct Answer is: A
A comma is not needed after the introductory phrase "The study’s authors suggest". A semicolon is incorrect because it is used to separate two independent clauses, not a dependent clause and an independent clause. Parentheses are unnecessary because the information is not a nonessential element of the sentence.