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Research shows that senior volunteers suffer from less depression than non-active seniors.

One elderly volunteer, Alma, said she was “full of energy” on the days she volunteered at the library.
Another volunteer, Manuel, enjoys working with children because interacting with them improves his memory.
Which thesis statement do these details support?

A.
Alma and Manuel enjoy working with children.

B.
Senior citizens should not be allowed to volunteer.

C.
Senior citizens who volunteer are energized physically, emotionally, and mentally by the additional responsibility.

D.
This essay is about senior citizens, like Alma and Manuel, who volunteer at literacy projects.

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Senior citizens who volunteer are energized physically, emotionally, and mentally by the additional responsibility

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The answer would be C
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