When you ____ a selection, you duplicate it so you can paste the selection into another position without deleting it from its original location.
A) delete
B) paste
C) cut
D) copy

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Copying a selection duplicates it, allowing you to paste it in another location without deleting it from its original location. Cutting a selection removes it from its original location and places it in a temporary holding area called the clipboard, so it cannot be pasted in its original location. Deleting a selection removes it completely, without any duplication or temporary storage. Pasting is the action of inserting a copied or cut selection into a different location. Therefore, the best choice is to copy the selection (D) in order to paste it into a new location without deleting the original.

When You ____ a Selection, You Duplicate It So You