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<!-- (Audio) Bob: How about scheduling the detailed biweekly meetings for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m.? -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

When does Bob suggest having the detailed biweekly meetings?

--answers--

On Monday and Wednesday mornings.

--feedback--

Bob actually mentions different days.


Every day at 9 a.m.

--feedback--

Bob suggests specific days instead of daily meetings.


Only on Thursdays at 9 a.m.

--feedback--

Bob includes more than one day.


On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m.

--video-solution--

4

--explanation--

How about followed by a verb in the -ing form is a common way to make a suggestion. It introduces an idea in a friendly and informal way. The verb that follows is in the gerund form because it acts like a noun in the sentence. For example:

How about starting the meeting a little earlier tomorrow? – This means the speaker is suggesting to begin the meeting earlier.

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