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<!-- (Audio) Mark: Okay, I can do that. Is there anything else I need to be aware of? -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.

--fillInTheBlank--

--sentence--

Okay, I BLANK BLANK that. Is there anything else I need to be aware of?

--blanks--

can

--feedback--

This modal verb shows ability, meaning Mark is capable of doing the task.


do

--feedback--

This verb follows can in its base form to describe the action Mark is able to perform.

--explanation--

Can is a modal verb that is used to express ability, make requests, offer help, and express possibility. For example:

  • I can do the project work tomorrow. - You are able to complete the work tomorrow.

  • If you need help, I can do some research for you. - You are available to help by researching.

--scene--

json
{
  "setup": {
    "background": "company2-center.png",
    "characters": [
      {
        "character": "Mark",
        "position": {
          "x": 50,
          "y": 0,
          "z": 1.4
        },
        "opacity": 0
      }
    ],
    "audio": {
      "filename": "B1_14-1.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 14.84,
      "finishTimestamp": 18.74
    }
  },
  "commands": [
    {
      "character": "Mark",
      "opacity": 1,
      "startTime": 0
    },
    {
      "character": "Mark",
      "startTime": 1,
      "finishTime": 4.9,
      "dialogue": {
        "text": "Okay, I can do that. Is there anything else I need to be aware of?",
        "align": "center"
      }
    },
    {
      "character": "Mark",
      "opacity": 0,
      "startTime": 5.4
    }
  ]
}