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<!-- (Audio) James: By the way, did we decide on the deadline for the first phase? -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What does James want to know?

--answers--

If they agreed on the deadline for the first phase.


If the project has been canceled.

--feedback--

James doesn't mention canceling the project.


If Alice is responsible for the first phase.

--feedback--

James is not asking about responsibilities.


If the team finished the final phase.

--feedback--

James does not talk about the final phase.

--video-solution--

1

--explanation--

By the way is used to introduce a new but related topic into the conversation. It often brings up something that the speaker just remembered or wants to check. For example:

By the way, have you seen the updated report? – This introduces a new question related to what was already being discussed.

--scene--

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