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<!-- (Audio) Jessica: Would it be okay to discuss it briefly? --> <!-- SPEAKING -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

In which of these answers do you see a quick way to tell Jessica it's okay to do what she asks?

--answers--

Sure, Jessica.

--audio-id--

EN8b3c02fe


Why do you want to talk about it now?

--audio-id--

ENfe087638

--feedback--

This doesn't give her permission. It questions her timing instead.

--video-solution--

1

--explanation--

When someone makes a polite request using Would it be okay to..., there are different ways to say yes or give permission. For example:

  • Sure. – A short, friendly way to agree.

  • Of course. – A more enthusiastic way to say yes.

  • That's fine. – A calm, neutral response.

  • Go ahead. – A way to invite the person to continue.

--scene--

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