---
id: 67bf373e5c27271202945cad
title: Task 106
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-106
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (audio) Anna: How about we split the stipend into two parts? That way, people can use part of it for technology upgrades and part for office furniture or other home office needs. -->

<!-- SPEAKING -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

# --questions--

## --text--

Bob likes the idea but has a concern. What would he say?

## --answers--

`That's a good idea, but wouldn't it complicate the budget?`

### --audio-id--

EN15c14bb1

---

`That's not necessary. Let's just keep the stipend the same.`

### --audio-id--

EN3856fbf5

### --feedback--

This does not acknowledge Anna's idea before raising a concern.

## --video-solution--

1

# --explanation--

`That's a good idea, but...` is a way to agree with someone while introducing a concern. For example:

- **Employee:** `We could hold a meeting to discuss the new project.`

- **Project manager:** `That's a good idea, but maybe we should first gather all the necessary information.` - This person acknowledges the suggestion but believes gathering more information is a better first step.

Bob acknowledges Anna's suggestion before raising a concern about the budget.

# --scene--

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      "startTimestamp": 16.76,
      "finishTimestamp": 25
    }
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}
```
