Final answer:
The correct replacement word for 'thrilled' in the provided sentence is 'excited', and the correct punctuation would require no change.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the given context, another word for 'thrilled' could be 'excited'. The sentence is describing a personal emotion of enjoyment and delight from solitary jobs, which means that the person was eager or very enthusiastic about the experience. Therefore, option 3) Exciting is the correct replacement word. Each option for this English question presents a different connotation and choosing 'exciting' aligns well with the positive emotion expressed in the original sentence.
To ensure the sentence is punctuated correctly, no additional punctuation is needed, so option 1) NO CHANGE would be the correct choice for punctuation.