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<!-- (audio) Alice: Hey Mark, we've been having some trouble with our user authentication, haven't we? -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What does Alice mean, and how does she convey this meaning?

--answers--

She means everything is fine, and she conveys this by asking a direct question.

--feedback--

Alice mentions having trouble, so this doesn't match her statement.


She means there is a problem with user authentication, and she conveys this by giving a detailed explanation.

--feedback--

Alice doesn't give a detailed explanation; she uses a tag question to confirm the issue.


She means there is an issue with user authentication, and she conveys this using a tag question.


She means she needs Mark's help, and she conveys this by giving him instructions.

--feedback--

Alice is not asking for help or giving instructions; she is highlighting a shared concern using a tag question.

--video-solution--

3

--explanation--

Alice means there is a problem with their user authentication system. She uses a tag question (haven't we?) to involve Mark in the conversation and confirm that he is aware of the issue. Tag questions are a polite way to confirm shared understanding or agreement.

--scene--

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