---
id: 67b47fe27ee0174a167d1df3
title: Task 97
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-97
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (audio) Jim: However, I've noticed that the app tends to lag a bit when switching between different sections. Could we work on that? -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.

# --fillInTheBlank--

## --sentence--

`However, I've noticed that the app BLANK BLANK BLANK a bit when BLANK between different sections. Could we work on that?`

## --blanks--

`tends`

### --feedback--

This verb in the third person singular form is used to describe something that regularly happens or is likely to happen.

---

`to`

### --feedback--

This is part of the infinitive form of the verb, often following `tend` to show a habit or a tendency.

---

`lag`

### --feedback--

This means a delay or slowing down in performance, often referring to how an app or device responds slowly.

---

`switching`

### --feedback--

This refers to moving from one thing to another, such as changing between sections in an app or website. It ends with `-ing`.

# --explanation--

`Tend to` is a phrase used to describe something that happens regularly or is likely to happen. For example:

`She tends to be early for meetings.` - This means that being early for meetings is a habit or regular occurrence for her.

`Lag` refers to a delay or slow response time. For example:

`The video lags when there is a poor internet connection.` - This means that the video is delayed or slow because of the connection.

`Switch` means to change from one thing to another. For example:

`Users can switch between different tabs in the browser.` - This means users can change from one tab to another while browsing.

# --scene--

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```
