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<!-- (Audio) James: Anything else we should discuss before our next meeting? -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What does James want to know?

--answers--

If there is anything more they need to talk about.


If the meeting is happening today.

--feedback--

James does not talk about a meeting happening today.


If someone missed the meeting.

--feedback--

There's no mention of attendance.


If the next meeting is canceled.

--feedback--

James is not referring to a canceled meeting.

--video-solution--

1

--explanation--

In casual spoken language, you often leave out words when the meaning is still clear. In this case, Anything else we should discuss? is a shortened form of Is there anything else we should discuss?. This kind of omission is common in conversation. Another example:

Need any help? is a shorter way to say Do you need any help? – The subject and auxiliary verb are left out, but the meaning stays the same.

--scene--

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