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He didn’t attend the class because he had an appointment, but he promised to catch up later.
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He didn’t attend the class because he had an appointment, but he promised to catch up later.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
If you have an appointment, you should reschedule it or inform your teacher.
Describing Habits
He usually attends class, but sometimes appointments prevent him from doing so.
Asking About Others
Did he miss class because of an appointment?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If he hadn't had the appointment, he would have attended the class.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Due to a prior commitment, he was unable to attend the class; however, he committed to completing the missed work.
Casual
He skipped class because he had a thing, but he said he'd make up for it.
Simpler English
He missed class because of an appointment, but he'll do the work later.
Phrases to learn
attend the class
To be present at the class.
catch up later
To complete missed work or activities at a later time.