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<!-- (Audio) David: Thanks, Jessica. I'd appreciate it. I just want to make sure we're on the same page. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.

--fillInTheBlank--

--sentence--

Thanks, Jessica. BLANK it. I just want to make sure we're on the same page.

--blanks--

I'd appreciate

--feedback--

This two-word phrase is used to express gratitude. The first word is the contraction for I would.

--explanation--

I'd appreciate is a polite way of saying I would be grateful for. It's often used to show politeness when making a request or thanking someone. For example:

I'd appreciate your help with this task. — This means you would be grateful if someone helps with the task.

--scene--

json
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    "background": "company1-boardroom.png",
    "characters": [
      {
        "character": "David",
        "position": {
          "x": 50,
          "y": 0,
          "z": 1.4
        },
        "opacity": 0
      }
    ],
    "audio": {
      "filename": "B1_16-3.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 67.78,
      "finishTimestamp": 71.84
    }
  },
  "commands": [
    {
      "character": "David",
      "opacity": 1,
      "startTime": 0
    },
    {
      "character": "David",
      "startTime": 1,
      "finishTime": 5.06,
      "dialogue": {
        "text": "Thanks, Jessica. I'd appreciate it. I just want to make sure we're on the same page.",
        "align": "center"
      }
    },
    {
      "character": "David",
      "opacity": 0,
      "startTime": 5.56
    }
  ]
}