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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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Narrator

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.