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<!-- SPEAKING --> <!-- (Audio) Sarah: Building in-house is more reliable because we can oversee the entire process. However, outsourcing has its advantages, especially when it comes to speed. It depends on what you value more—control or speed. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

How should Brian reply to show he understands Sarah's point?

--answers--

That makes sense.

--audio-id--

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I don't agree at all.

--audio-id--

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--feedback--

This response would show disagreement.

--video-solution--

1

--explanation--

That makes sense is commonly used to show understanding and agreement with someone's explanation.

Since Sarah is explaining the trade-offs between building in-house and outsourcing, this response acknowledges that her reasoning is logical.

--scene--

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