Paragraph ComprehensionQuestion 46 of 120
Volunteering benefits both the community and the volunteer. Besides helping others, volunteers often gain new skills and build friendships that improve their own lives. According to the passage, one way volunteering benefits the volunteer is by:
a.increasing their salary
b.helping them gain new skills
c.reducing their taxes
d.giving them free housing
Explanation
The passage states that volunteers often gain new skills and build friendships. The correct choice reflects a benefit to the volunteer. The other options are not supported by the text.
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