Read the passage below, and then choose the best answer to the question that follows.
"The new employee was very nervous on his first day of work. However, after meeting his coworkers and receiving a warm welcome, he began to feel more at ease."
The passage suggests that the new employee's nervousness was
Correct: A
The passage states that after meeting his coworkers and receiving a warm welcome, the new employee began to feel more at ease. This suggests that the warm welcome had a positive effect on the employee's nervousness, alleviating it. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choice B is incorrect, as the passage suggests that the meeting with coworkers had a positive effect, not a negative one. Choice C is incorrect, as the passage states that the employee's nervousness was affected by the events of the day. Choice D is incorrect, as the passage does not suggest that the employee's nervousness was replaced by excitement.