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<!-- (Audio) Bob: Maybe, but we also need to ensure everyone has the basic equipment to work remotely. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.

--fillInTheBlank--

--sentence--

BLANK, BLANK we also need to ensure everyone has the basic equipment to work remotely.

--blanks--

Maybe

--feedback--

This word expresses partial agreement or uncertainty. The first letter is capitalized.


but

--feedback--

This word introduces a contrasting idea.

--explanation--

Bob uses Maybe, but to acknowledge Anna's point while introducing a different perspective.

  • Maybe shows that he is not rejecting the idea completely but is considering it.

  • But signals a contrast, meaning he has another important consideration — in this case, ensuring that everyone has the necessary equipment for remote work.

--scene--

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      "startTimestamp": 40.2,
      "finishTimestamp": 45.4
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