Smartphones and Other Types of New Personal Communication Devices Are

question 12

Multiple Choice

Smartphones and other types of new personal communication devices are having what sort of effect on listening skills?

• A) They are improving listening skills.
• B) They are diminishing listening skills.
• C) They are not meaningfully affecting listening skills.
• D) They are rendering listening skills less important.

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