---
id: 678519c0009c0864277dbfcc
title: Task 106
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-106
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (Audio) Lisa: That's right. If that happened, a lot of smaller companies would be in trouble, too. -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

# --questions--

## --text--

What does `smaller companies` mean in this context?

## --answers--

Companies that operate internationally.

### --feedback--

`Smaller companies` typically refers to the size of the business, not their location or reach.

---

Businesses that only sell products online.

### --feedback--

`Smaller companies` is not limited to online businesses; it refers to size and resources.

---

Businesses that are not as large or well-established as bigger companies.

---

Large corporations with many employees.

### --feedback--

`Smaller companies` refers to businesses that are smaller in size and scale, not large corporations.

## --video-solution--

3

# --explanation--

`Smaller companies` refers to businesses that have fewer employees, lower revenue, or smaller market influence compared to large corporations. For example:

- `Local bakeries are examples of smaller companies competing with large chains.` - Small businesses compared to well-known corporations.

- `Smaller companies often rely on personal customer relationships to succeed.` - They operate on a smaller scale, often focusing on niche markets.

In the audio, `smaller companies` are mentioned as potentially facing challenges due to their limited resources if the hypothetical situation occurs.

# --scene--

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