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<!-- (Audio) Anna: Using real-life scenarios makes the training more relevant. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio to complete the sentence below.

--fillInTheBlank--

--sentence--

BLANK real-life scenarios BLANK the training more relevant.

--blanks--

Using

--feedback--

This -ing verb form is the subject of the sentence, showing the action of using scenarios. The first letter is capitalized.


makes

--feedback--

This verb shows the effect or result of using real-life scenarios on the training. It is conjugated in the third person singular.

--explanation--

When a sentence starts with a verb that ends in -ing, it often functions as the subject of the sentence. This form is known as a gerund. For example:

  • Coding is an essential skill for developers. - Coding is the subject of the sentence.

  • Testing new software helps prevent bugs. - Testing is the subject.

--scene--

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        },
        "opacity": 0
      }
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    "audio": {
      "filename": "B1_1-2.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 43.66,
      "finishTimestamp": 46.54
    }
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      "character": "Anna",
      "opacity": 1,
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    },
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      "character": "Anna",
      "startTime": 1,
      "finishTime": 3.88,
      "dialogue": {
        "text": "Using real-life scenarios makes the training more relevant.",
        "align": "center"
      }
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