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<!-- (audio) Tom: Yes, I love it. But I'm only practicing. -->

--description--

In a conversation, when you agree with someone but want to add more information, you can use Yes, but... to continue your point. For example:

  • Person 1: Will you join the team meeting?

  • Person 2: Yes, but only for the first 30 minutes. - This person agrees, but can't stay the whole time.

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.

--fillInTheBlank--

--sentence--

BLANK, I love it. BLANK I'm only practicing.

--blanks--

Yes

--feedback--

This word is used to agree or say something is true. The first letter is capitalized.


But

--feedback--

This word is used to show contrast, meaning something different or opposite is coming. The first letter is capitalized.

--scene--

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        "opacity": 0
      }
    ],
    "audio": {
      "filename": "1.3-2.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 5.50,
      "finishTimestamp": 7.76
    }
  },
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      "character": "Tom",
      "opacity": 1,
      "startTime": 0
    },
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      "character": "Tom",
      "startTime": 1,
      "finishTime": 3.26,
      "dialogue": {
        "text": "Yes, I love it. But I'm only practicing.",
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      }
    },
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      "character": "Tom",
      "opacity": 0,
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