---
id: 67d3eab1cf1f09595e434fda
title: Task 79
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-79
---

<!-- (Audio) Tom: In terms of pay, TechCorp usually offers the highest salaries. However, InnovateX has the best bonuses and stock options, which can be even more lucrative in the long run. -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.  

# --fillInTheBlank--

## --sentence--

`In terms of pay, TechCorp BLANK offers the highest salaries. BLANK, InnovateX has the best BLANK and BLANK options, which can be even more lucrative in the long run.`  

## --blanks--

`usually`  

### --feedback--

This word means something happens most of the time but not always.  

---

`However`  

### --feedback--

This word is used to introduce a contrast or different idea. The first letter is capitalized.

---

`bonuses`  

### --feedback--

This word in the plural form refers to extra money given to employees as a reward for good performance.  

---

`stock`  

### --feedback--

This word refers to shares in a company that employees can receive as part of their compensation.  

# --explanation--

`However` is used to introduce a contrast or different idea. For example:  

`This laptop is powerful. However, it is also very expensive.` - This means the laptop is good, but there is a downside - it's expensive.  

`Bonuses` are extra payments given to employees as rewards for good work. For example:  

`The company gives yearly bonuses based on performance.` - This means employees receive extra money for doing well.  

`Stock` refers to shares in a company that employees can own. For example:  

`Many startups offer stock options as part of employee compensation.` - This means employees receive shares in the company in addition to their salary.  

# --scene--

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```
