Public speaking . . . . . . . . a skill. A. are B. have C. has D. is

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The correct answer is D. Public speaking is a skill.

A skill is a learned ability to carry out a task with predetermined results often with the minimum amount of time, energy, or both. Public speaking is the ability to communicate effectively with a group of people. It is a skill that can be learned and improved with practice.

Option A is incorrect because public speaking is not a group of skills. It is a single skill.

Option B is incorrect because public speaking is not something that people have. It is something that people learn.

Option C is incorrect because public speaking is not something that people have. It is something that people learn.

I hope this helps!