curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-use-reported-speech/68375beac5c65da45732eb4a.md
Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
The size of some images was mentioned as being too large, which apparently BLANK down the page BLANK for some users.
slowed
This means somewhat made something move or happen less fast. Use the Simple Past form.
loading
This refers to the process of data or content appearing on a screen, like when a webpage opens.
To slow down means to make something move or happen more slowly. For example:
Too many background apps slowed down my computer. – This means the apps made the computer work more slowly.
Loading as a noun refers to the process of something being displayed or made ready on a device or browser. For example:
The video's loading was delayed due to a poor internet connection. – This means the video took time to appear and start playing.
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