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Grammar fix

miss a class

not attend

To not go to a lesson or class that you are supposed to attend.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I had to miss a class yesterday because I was feeling sick.education
  • I try not to miss any classes, but sometimes it's unavoidable if I have a doctor's appointment.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: miss a class

WrongI lost the class yesterday.

RightI missed the class yesterday.

You MISS a class, not 'lose' it.

Patternmiss a class

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I was unable to attend my scheduled lecture.

Natural I missed a class.

'Unable to attend my scheduled lecture' is formal; 'miss a class' is everyday.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • miss a class
    missa lessonmiss schoolskip a class

Don't confuse it

Do not confuse with 'skip class,' which can sound more intentional or informal.

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