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<!-- (Audio) James: A bit, but solving problems like these is what makes our job interesting, right? Lisa: Absolutely. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What does Lisa mean?

--answers--

She completely agrees with James.


She partially agrees with James.

--feedback--

Absolutely indicates full agreement, not partial agreement.


She is not sure she understands what James is trying to say.

--feedback--

Absolutely shows Lisa is confident and fully agrees with James.


She disagrees with James.

--feedback--

Absolutely is a clear expression of agreement, not disagreement.

--video-solution--

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--explanation--

Absolutely is used to express complete agreement or certainty. For example:

Person 1: Do you think this solution will work?

Person 2: Absolutely! - Meaning that you are entirely confident and supportive of the solution.

In this dialog, Lisa, thus, is showing James she fully agrees with what he said.

--scene--

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