---
id: 6848281e2fc7875a1009ce16
title: Task 79
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-79
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (audio) Alice: We have set aside 15% of the budget as a contingency. -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.

# --fillInTheBlank--

## --sentence--

`We have BLANK 15% of the budget as BLANK.`

## --blanks--

`set aside`

### --feedback--

This two-word phrase means to save or reserve something for a specific use.

---

`a contingency`

### --feedback--

This refers to a backup plan or budget reserved for possible unexpected problems. Don't forget to use an article if necessary.

# --explanation--

To `set aside` means to reserve or save something, especially money or time, for a specific future purpose. For example:

`It's smart to set aside money for unforeseen expenses.` — It's good to keep some extra money for surprises.

A `contingency` is a backup or emergency plan, especially for situations that might not happen but could. For example:

`It's important to have contingency measures during testing.` — You need extra steps or plans in case things don't go as expected during testing.

Alice is saying they reserved 15% of the budget in case of unplanned situations.

# --scene--

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