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<!-- (Audio) Jessica: There are a few things you must do to ensure compliance. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.

--fillInTheBlank--

--sentence--

There are a few things you BLANK BLANK to ensure compliance.

--blanks--

must

--feedback--

This modal verb expresses necessity or obligation.


do

--feedback--

This verb follows must to indicate an action that is required.

--explanation--

Must is a modal verb used to express necessity or obligation. For example:

  • You must wear a seatbelt while driving. - It is required.

  • We must submit the report by Friday. - It is necessary.

Modal verbs are always followed by the base form of the verb (without to).

--scene--

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        },
        "opacity": 0
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    ],
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      "filename": "B1_14-1.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 4.02,
      "finishTimestamp": 6.62
    }
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      "character": "Jessica",
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    },
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      "character": "Jessica",
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "There are a few things you must do to ensure compliance.",
        "align": "center"
      }
    },
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    }
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