---
id: 660684bfc24bf48cfaaf9cfa
title: Task 8
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-8
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (Audio) Sophie: Thanks, I'll give it a shot. -->

# --description--

`Give it a shot` means to try doing something. It's like saying `Try it`.

For example, if your friend is hesitant about joining a coding class because they think it might be too difficult, you could say `Why not give it a shot? You might enjoy it more than you think.` to encourage them to try joining this class.

# --fillInTheBlank--

## --sentence--

`Thanks, BLANK give it a BLANK.`

## --blanks--

`I'll`

### --feedback--

It is short for `I will`. Sophie is expressing her decision to try what Brian suggested.

---

`shot`

### --feedback--

In this context, it means an attempt or try at doing something. Sophie is saying she will try what Brian has recommended.

# --scene--

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```
