- Audio
- One line, played once
- Options
- 4 written replies
- Tests
- Intent and natural responses
- Answer
- Choose before the next item
What the task looks like
The speaker might ask for help, make a suggestion or share news. Think about what they want from you, not the exact words. A natural reply often uses none of the words in the prompt.
"Do you mind if I borrow your charger for a minute?" A. Yes, it is a phone charger. B. Sure, go ahead. C. I mind the battery. D. It charges quickly.
Answer
B. Sure, go ahead.
The speaker is asking for permission. B gives it. A and D repeat "charger" but do not answer the request.
Patterns to know
| If you hear | A natural reply |
|---|---|
| Do you mind if I…? | Not at all. / Go ahead. |
| Why don’t we…? | Good idea. / I’d rather not, actually. |
| I can’t find my keys. | Did you check your bag? |
| How did the exam go? | Better than I expected. |
| Have you finished the report? | Almost. I just need to check the figures. |
Traps
- Same-word options: they repeat a word from the prompt but answer nothing.
- Similar-sound options: "walk" for "work", "fifteen" for "fifty".
- Wrong-time options: answering in the past when the question is about the future.
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