Read the passage, then answer the question that follows. Which revision best corrects the underlined sentence
Scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies having a
O Scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies.
pastime reduces stress. It can improve mood, help
Having a pastime reduces stress.
memory, and strengthen friendships. Relaxing hobbies
such as knitting or bird-watching reduce cortisone, the
Scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies.
stress hormone. Some hobbies, such as sports and clubs, having a pastime reduces stress,
encourage friendships, and numerous studies have found
Scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies, bu
a connection between relationships and happiness.
having a pastime reduces stress.
Scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies:
however, having a pastime reduces stress,

Read the sample student paragraph that addresses a counterclaim. some claim that the internet both invades and compromises one’s right to privacy. however, this is ridiculous. the internet is only as invasive as one allows it to be, particularly since there are laws to protect people’s privacy. exercising caution when supplying personal information online is the most vital step in protecting one’s privacy. any information you do not feel comfortable sharing online should not be shared, and sensitive information should only be provided to trusted organizations. additionally, some states have already enacted privacy laws that model the federal privacy act of 1974, ensuring that information collected for one purpose may not be used—or sold—for other purposes without first notifying the individual to whom the data belongs. the first and most important protector of an individual’s information is that individual. people whose personal information is not properly protected only have themselves to blame. what evidence weakens the counterclaim in this paragraph? the internet is only as invasive as one allows it to be. exercising caution is the best way to protect one’s privacy online. some states have already enacted online privacy laws. it is the individual’s fault when personal information is unprotected.