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Developing a Presentation: Mastery Test
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Select the correct answer.
Jenna is planning her presentation on teen volunteer opportunities for the student council. She will be giving the presentation in a regular
classroom. Which handout would be most useful for her oral presentation?
A.
a chart listing the pros and cons of volunteer work
B.
a list of phone numbers for volunteer organizations
C
a directory of addresses of student council members
D.
a photograph of someone picking up trash at the park
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