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fix(curriculum): punctuation and formatting issues in English tasks (#62571)
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Huyen Nguyen
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`To guess` means to try to answer or think of something when you are not sure if it is correct. For example, if you do not know someone's age, you can say, `I guess they are 20 years old.`, meaning you think they are 20, but you're not sure of it.
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`To name` means to say the name of something or someone. For example, if you see a picture of an animal and say `This is a dog,` you are saying this is the name - in this case, the breed - of the animal.
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`To name` means to say the name of something or someone. For example, if you see a picture of an animal and say `This is a dog`, you are saying this is the name - in this case, the breed - of the animal.
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Finally, a `guessing game` is a fun activity where you try to guess the right answer. For example, someone might describe an object or name it (if the name is a strange word), and you have to guess what it is.
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# --explanation--
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When Brian says, `We touch on it, but perhaps not in enough detail,` the words `touch on` mean the topic is mentioned briefly, and the phrase `not in enough detail` suggests that it might not be fully explained.
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When Brian says, `We touch on it, but perhaps not in enough detail`, the words `touch on` mean the topic is mentioned briefly, and the phrase `not in enough detail` suggests that it might not be fully explained.
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These phrases indicate that while the topic is included, more explanation might be needed to fully understand it.
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To understand what Brian is currently thinking about in terms of the training, listen closely to the part of the audio where he talks about his plans.
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Focus on what Brian is saying right after `I'm thinking of using...` and `especially for...` , This will help you identify his specific thoughts about the training.
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Focus on what Brian is saying right after `I'm thinking of using...` and `especially for...`. This will help you identify his specific thoughts about the training.
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# --explanation--
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When Brian says, `The team is working on it as we speak,` he uses the `Present Continuous` tense to show that the team is actively working on the project right now.
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When Brian says, `The team is working on it as we speak`, he uses the `Present Continuous` tense to show that the team is actively working on the project right now.
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`As we speak` means the work is happening at this very moment. This helps explain why he is confident that the project will be ready by the end of the week.
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Sarah mentions three things that will help you to help identify the issue.
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First, she says, `It should,` showing that the live preview is expected to work. Next, she states that it's `not displaying,` which indicates a problem. Finally, she suggests a reason: `the live server extension might not be running.`
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First, she says, `It should`, showing that the live preview is expected to work. Next, she states that it's `not displaying`, which indicates a problem. Finally, she suggests a reason: `the live server extension might not be running.`
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By connecting these clues, you can determine the probable reason Sarah provides for the issue.
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# --explanation--
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Tom says, `it's not showing the Git tools,` which gives important clues to identify his problem.
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Tom says, `it's not showing the Git tools`, which gives important clues to identify his problem.
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The key phrase is `not showing`, which points to a visibility issue rather than a problem with knowledge or installation.
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# --explanation--
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Tom says, `It's supposed to be,` followed by `This is frustrating`. He then asks, `Are these IDEs always this tricky?`
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Tom says, `It's supposed to be`, followed by `This is frustrating`. He then asks, `Are these IDEs always this tricky?`
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These statements show that Tom is frustrated because he finds the IDEs difficult to use.
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# --description--
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In this task, you'll learn about phrases like `Did you get it?`, `Got it,` and `What else?` These phrases are common in English conversations. `Did you get it?` is a question asking if someone understood something. `Got it` is a short way of saying `I understood.` `What else?` is used to ask for additional information or items.
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In this task, you'll learn about phrases like `Did you get it?`, `Got it`, and `What else?` These phrases are common in English conversations. `Did you get it?` is a question asking if someone understood something. `Got it` is a short way of saying `I understood.` `What else?` is used to ask for additional information or items.
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For example, in a meeting, someone might say, `Did you get it?` and you can reply, `Got it, what else do we need to discuss?`
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### --feedback--
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For most nouns ending in `y,` simply adding `s` is not correct. For example, `directory` becomes `directories,` not `directorys.`
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For most nouns ending in `y`, simply adding `s` is not correct. For example, `directory` becomes `directories`, not `directorys.`
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### --feedback--
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The word `so` is used incorrectly here. `But` should not be used after `so.` It should be either `The code didn't compile, so we rewrote it,` or `We wrote the code, but it didn't compile.`
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The word `so` is used incorrectly here. `But` should not be used after `so`. It should be either `The code didn't compile, so we rewrote it`, or `We wrote the code, but it didn't compile.`
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# --description--
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In this task, you'll learn the difference between `specific` and `specify.` `Specific` is an adjective that describes something clearly defined or detailed, while `specify` is a verb meaning to state something in detail.
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In this task, you'll learn the difference between `specific` and `specify`. `Specific` is an adjective that describes something clearly defined or detailed, while `specify` is a verb meaning to state something in detail.
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For example, a `specific` instruction might be `use port 8080,` while to `specify` can mean to state that detail: `specify the port number.`
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For example, a `specific` instruction might be `use port 8080`, while to `specify` can mean to state that detail: `specify the port number.`
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`Setup` refers to the arrangement or preparation of something, often used in the context of preparing software or equipment, like `setup instructions for the software.`
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`Simple` is an adjective meaning easy or not complicated, like `a simple task`. `Simply` is an adverb, meaning in a simple manner, like `doing something simply`.
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`Double` means two of something. And `slashes` are the `/` symbols used in writing. You add `es` to make `slash` plural because words ending in `sh` form their plurals by adding `es,` like in `dishes` or `brushes`.
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`Double` means two of something. And `slashes` are the `/` symbols used in writing. You add `es` to make `slash` plural because words ending in `sh` form their plurals by adding `es`, like in `dishes` or `brushes`.
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`Which` is used to introduce a part of the sentence that adds **extra** information about the previous statement.
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In this sentence,`which makes it hard to meet the new deadline` gives an additional detail about the fact that the team does not have enough resources. Another example:
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In this sentence, `which makes it hard to meet the new deadline` gives an additional detail about the fact that the team does not have enough resources. Another example:
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`We had a long meeting, which delayed the project.` - The part after `which` only explains the consequence of the long meeting. It does not add crucial information to understand the previous statement.
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- `Team communication is just as important as individual skills.` – This means both factors are equally necessary for success.
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Anna is not disagreeing with Bob but adding to his point. By saying `having the latest technology can be just as important,` she means that technology is equally important as office furniture when considering productivity. This phrase helps balance two ideas without saying that one is better than the other.
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Anna is not disagreeing with Bob but adding to his point. By saying `having the latest technology can be just as important`, she means that technology is equally important as office furniture when considering productivity. This phrase helps balance two ideas without saying that one is better than the other.
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In conversations, people often use phrases like `you know what` not to ask a real question but to share something important. It's like saying, `Listen, I have something to tell you.`
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For example, if someone says, `You know what? I love ice cream,` they don't expect you to guess; they are just excited to tell you about their love for ice cream.
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For example, if someone says, `You know what? I love ice cream`, they don't expect you to guess; they are just excited to tell you about their love for ice cream.
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# --questions--
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When someone says you look `down`, it means they think you seem sad or unhappy. It's like when someone can tell you're not your usual self because of your face or how you act.
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`These days` means the current period of time or recently. If you say, `It's been raining a lot these days,` you mean it has rained a lot recently.
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`These days` means the current period of time or recently. If you say, `It's been raining a lot these days`, you mean it has rained a lot recently.
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In this conversation, Alice notices something about Tom's mood and asks if he's okay.
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`Encourage` means to give someone support or confidence to do something. For example, when your friend says, `You can solve this coding problem!` they are encouraging you.
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`Discourage` is the opposite; it means to make someone feel less confident or less likely to do something. If that friend says, `That programming language is too hard for beginners,` it might discourage you from learning it.
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`Discourage` is the opposite; it means to make someone feel less confident or less likely to do something. If that friend says, `That programming language is too hard for beginners`, it might discourage you from learning it.
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`Discouraging` describes something that makes you feel discouraged. Like, `Finding a bug in your code after hours of work can be discouraging.`
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# --description--
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A `field` refers to an area of study or work, like technology, medicine, or education. For example, `I work in the tech field,` means you work in technology.
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A `field` refers to an area of study or work, like technology, medicine, or education. For example, `I work in the tech field` means you work in technology.
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`To achieve` means to successfully reach a goal through effort. Like when you complete a project, you might say, `I achieved my goal of building an app.`
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The words `much` and `many` are used to talk about quantity.
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`Much` is used with uncountable nouns, like `much work,` and `many` is used with countable nouns, like `many open tickets.`
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`Much` is used with uncountable nouns, like `much work`, and `many` is used with countable nouns, like `many open tickets`.
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`To push` means to apply force to move something away from you, but it can also mean to try hard to achieve something, especially when it's challenging. For example, you might say, `We're pushing the limits of what our software can do,` meaning you're trying to make it do more than what's usually possible.
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`To push` means to apply force to move something away from you, but it can also mean to try hard to achieve something, especially when it's challenging. For example, you might say, `We're pushing the limits of what our software can do`, meaning you're trying to make it do more than what's usually possible.
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Listen to Lisa and complete the missing words.
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When you like something and want to know more about it, you are `interested in` it.
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For example, if you say, `I'm interested in computers,` it means you like computers and maybe want to learn how they work.
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For example, if you say, `I'm interested in computers`, it means you like computers and maybe want to learn how they work.
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Brian is talking about what he likes about working in tech. Let's find out what he enjoys.
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`What` is more open, used when any answer is possible, like `What do you like to do?`
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`Absolute` means complete or total. It's used to emphasize that something is as much as it can be. For example, `My absolute favorite game is chess,` means chess is the top favorite, without question.
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`Absolute` means complete or total. It's used to emphasize that something is as much as it can be. For example, `My absolute favorite game is chess`, means chess is the top favorite, without question.
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`To remind` means to make someone remember something, like when your phone pings to tell you about a meeting.
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A `reminder` is the thing that does this, like a note or an alarm. For example, `My phone sends me a reminder to drink water every two hours,` means the phone helps you remember to stay hydrated.
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A `reminder` is the thing that does this, like a note or an alarm. For example, `My phone sends me a reminder to drink water every two hours` means the phone helps you remember to stay hydrated.
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The expression `to be an open door for` means to create opportunities or possibilities for something to happen. It's like when you say, `Learning to code is an open door for many career paths,` meaning that knowing how to code can lead to various job opportunities.
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The expression `to be an open door for` means to create opportunities or possibilities for something to happen. It's like when you say, `Learning to code is an open door for many career paths`, meaning that knowing how to code can lead to various job opportunities.
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`Open-source` projects are when the source code is made freely available and can be modified or shared. For example, the Firefox web browser is an open-source project, meaning anyone can see how it was made and can help improve it.
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`To work on` something, especially with the preposition `on`, indicates putting effort into a task or project over time. Like when you say, `I'm working on a new app,` it means you're in the process of developing it.
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`To work on` something, especially with the preposition `on`, indicates putting effort into a task or project over time. Like when you say, `I'm working on a new app`, it means you're in the process of developing it.
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`To admit` means to say something is true, especially something you would prefer not to. For example, if you say, `I admit I forgot to save my work,` you're saying it's true that you didn't save your work, even though it's not a good situation.
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`To admit` means to say something is true, especially something you would prefer not to. For example, if you say, `I admit I forgot to save my work`, you're saying it's true that you didn't save your work, even though it's not a good situation.
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`Amount` refers to how much there is of something. Like when you talk about the `amount` of sugar in a cake, you're talking about how much sugar is used to make it.
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`There's always a chance` means that there is a possibility or opportunity for something to happen. For example, `In a lottery, there's always a chance to win,` means that anyone who buys a ticket has the opportunity to win the prize.
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`There's always a chance` means that there is a possibility or opportunity for something to happen. For example, `In a lottery, there's always a chance to win` means that anyone who buys a ticket has the opportunity to win the prize.
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To `encounter` means to find something by chance that you were not expecting. Like when you say, `I encountered a cat on my way home,` it means you saw a cat unexpectedly. Brian is talking about having unexpected problems at work.
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To `encounter` means to find something by chance that you were not expecting. Like when you say, `I encountered a cat on my way home`, it means you saw a cat unexpectedly. Brian is talking about having unexpected problems at work.
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Listen and fill in the missing words about the problems Brian talks about that make their work difficult.
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`Enthusiasm` means feeling very excited or interested in something. For example, you might say, `Her enthusiasm for painting is contagious,` meaning she's so excited about painting that it makes others excited too.
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`Enthusiasm` means feeling very excited or interested in something. For example, you might say, `Her enthusiasm for painting is contagious`, meaning she's so excited about painting that it makes others excited too.
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`Solving` is about finding answers to problems or puzzles. When you solve a math problem, you figure out the correct answer.
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`Missing` implies that something is absent or lacking. In coding, feeling like you're `missing something` can mean there's a gap in your understanding or a missing piece in the code.
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To `tackle` a challenge means to confront or take on a difficult task. It's like saying, `I tackled the difficult problem,` which means you worked on solving it, even if it was hard.
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To `tackle` a challenge means to confront or take on a difficult task. It's like saying, `I tackled the difficult problem`, which means you worked on solving it, even if it was hard.
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To `break down` means to divide something into smaller, more manageable parts. Like, `Break down the project into steps,` suggests dividing the project into simpler stages.
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To `break down` means to divide something into smaller, more manageable parts. Like, `Break down the project into steps` suggests dividing the project into simpler stages.
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`Manageable` means something that is easier to handle or deal with. For example, `Making the workload manageable,` implies adjusting it to a more controllable level.
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`Manageable` means something that is easier to handle or deal with. For example, `Making the workload manageable` implies adjusting it to a more controllable level.
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Linda specifically says that the feedback was `super positive,` indicating they did receive responses.
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Linda specifically says that the feedback was `super positive`, indicating they did receive responses.
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To find the correct answer, focus on where Linda describes their current approach in relation to user feedback.
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In the sentence `user feedback has become essential to our work,` Linda highlights that feedback is now a priority. She contrasts this with their past focus on `just tackling technical issues,` showing that their approach has shifted to include proactive, user-centered improvements.
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In the sentence `user feedback has become essential to our work`, Linda highlights that feedback is now a priority. She contrasts this with their past focus on `just tackling technical issues`, showing that their approach has shifted to include proactive, user-centered improvements.
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By identifying these key phrases, you can see that prioritizing user feedback is the main change in their development approach over the past year.
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Short answers to questions that involve the `Simple Past` normally are `Yes,` + person + `did.` for affirmatives or `No, ` + person + `didn't.` for negatives.
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Short answers to questions that involve the `Simple Past` normally are `Yes,` + person + `did.` for affirmatives or `No,` + person + `didn't.` for negatives.
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**Correct**: `Yeah, it can.` – This agrees with Mark's point about what the BIOS can do.
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**Incorrect**: `Yeah, it is.` – This doesn't fit because Mark isn't describing what the BIOS `is,` he's talking about its effects.
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**Incorrect**: `Yeah, it is.` – This doesn't fit because Mark isn't describing what the BIOS is, he's talking about its effects.
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