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<!-- (Audio) Alice: And if you don't mind, could you send me the updated project plan? --> <!-- SPEAKING -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

Which of the following is an informal answer James could use to say he'll do what Alice asks?

--answers--

Absolutely not.

--audio-id--

EN8fbc6145

--feedback--

This means refusal, not agreement.


Sure thing.

--audio-id--

EN3e8cdb1b

--video-solution--

2

--explanation--

Sure thing. is an informal and friendly way to say Of course or I'll do it. It shows that the speaker agrees to the request without hesitation. For example:

  • Person 1: Can you send me the file this afternoon? - This person is asking for a file.

  • Person 2: Sure thing. - This means the speaker agrees and will send the file as requested.

--scene--

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        },
        "opacity": 0
      }
    ],
    "audio": {
      "filename": "B1_15-1.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 34.52,
      "finishTimestamp": 37.2
    }
  },
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      "character": "Alice",
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    },
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      "character": "Alice",
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "And if you don't mind, could you send me the updated project plan?",
        "align": "center"
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