Tag: mh-grammar-ch15

Passage: 'The merger was initially celebrated as a landmark deal that would create thousands of new jobs. Eighteen months later, however, the combined company had laid off nearly a quarter of its workforce citing operational redundancies.'

Question: Which of the following best describes the relationship between the two sentences in the passage?

Passage: 'Mindfulness meditation, once confined to spiritual and religious traditions, has been increasingly adopted by corporations, schools, and hospitals. Researchers point to evidence suggesting it can lower stress hormones, improve attention spans, and reduce symptoms of anxiety disorders.'

Question: According to the passage, which of the following is a benefit of mindfulness meditation supported by research?