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Punctuation: Comma and Period

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During the break, João went to the library and found a very interesting book about the adventures of an explorer. He became so engrossed in the reading that he didn't even notice the bell ringing. Read the following excerpt carefully and identify where it would be most appropriate to use punctuation with commas and a period to ensure the clarity and coherence of the text: 'Once upon a time, a brave explorer who, in his travels, discovered unknown lands, facing great challenges and dangers. João sat down and began to read eagerly the first page of the book, without stopping, fascinated by the adventure narratives, forgetting everything around him.'
a.
Once upon a time, a brave explorer who in his travels discovered unknown lands. Facing great challenges and dangers, João sat down and began to read, eagerly the first page of the book, without stopping, fascinated by the adventure narratives, forgetting everything around him.
b.
Once upon a time, a brave explorer who in his travels discovered unknown lands, and facing great challenges and dangers João sat down and began to read eagerly, the first page of the book, without stopping, fascinated by the adventure narratives forgetting everything around him.
c.
Once upon a time, a brave explorer who in his travels discovered unknown lands. Facing great challenges and dangers, João sat down and began to read eagerly, the first page of the book without stopping, fascinated by the adventure narratives, forgetting everything around him.
d.
Once upon a time, a brave explorer who, in his travels, discovered unknown lands. Facing great challenges and dangers, João sat down and began to read eagerly the first page of the book without stopping, fascinated by the adventure narratives, forgetting everything around him.
e.
Once upon a time, a brave explorer who, in his travels, discovered unknown lands, facing great challenges and dangers. João sat down and began to read eagerly the first page of the book, without stopping, fascinated by the adventure narratives, forgetting everything around him.

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