Question 17. a. I had prepared thoroughly for weeks, yet when the moment arrived I suddenly got cold feet about speaking. b. Last quarter, I...

Question 17. a. I had prepared thoroughly for weeks, yet when the moment arrived I suddenly got cold feet about speaking.

b. Last quarter, I was scheduled to present quarterly results to senior management at my internship company.

c. This nerve-wracking moment was transformative and taught me that courage means acting despite feeling afraid inside.

d. Unfortunately, my anxiety was visible throughout and I rushed through slides without making clear points to anyone.

e. Rather than avoiding presentations afterward, I joined a public speaking workshop to build my confidence systematically.

A. a-b-d-e-c                        B. b-a-d-e-c                        C. b-a-d-c-e                        D. c-b-a-d-e