Question #6403676Single Choice

Writing and Reading

Question

      Every individual is aware of the environment that best supports his or her work. Typical work environments are constantly evolving, transforming from the once-traditional office workplace to an innovative, hybrid workplace embracing flexibility and a changing world. Some individuals find themselves working best in a coffee shop, listening to music. Experts caution, though, that distractions such as music may lower productivity. Others perform best in the company of other people. Different people want different options; there are many different styles of working. In order to accommodate different working styles, encourage collaboration, incorporate new technology, and push the boundaries of science, the modern workplace is being redefined.

The writer is considering deleting the underlined portion.
Should the portion be kept or deleted?

Options

A
Kept, because it contributes useful advice for choosing a productive working environment.
B
Kept, because it lends credibility to the discussion by citing knowledgeable experts.
C
Deleted, because it blurs the focus of the paragraph by introducing extraneous information.
D
Deleted, because it undermines the author's claim that some people enjoy listening to music as they work.

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