Scenario:
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Student A: Hey, I was absent yesterday.
Student A: Can I borrow your notes from class?
Student B: Sure, I have them in my notebook.
Student A: Thanks a lot! I’ll return them soon.
Student B: No problem. Let me know if you need help.
Student A: I really appreciate it!
Examples
1: absent
Meaning: Not present at school or an event.
Sentences Using absent for better understanding
1 .I was absent last Monday.
2 .She was absent because she was sick.
3 .He often gets in trouble for being absent.
2: borrow
Meaning: To take something for a short time and return it.
Sentences Using borrow for better understanding
1 .Can I borrow your notes?
2 .She borrowed my pen during class.
3 .I forgot my book, so I borrowed his.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Student A: Hey, I wasn’t in school yesterday. Did we take any notes?
Student B: Yeah, we did. I can share mine with you.
Student A: That would be great. I want to catch up before the test.
Student B: No worries. I'll send you pictures of the pages.
Student A: Thanks a lot! You’re a lifesaver.
Student B: Anytime. Let me know if anything’s unclear.
Examples
1: catch up
Meaning: To reach the same level or status after falling behind.
Sentences Using catch up for better understanding
1 .I need to catch up on the classwork.
2 .He stayed late to catch up with homework.
3 .She quickly caught up after being sick.
2: unclear
Meaning: Not easy to understand or confusing.
Sentences Using unclear for better understanding
1 .The instructions were unclear.
2 .Let me know if anything in the notes is unclear.
3 .His explanation was unclear.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Student A: Hey, I had to miss class due to a family emergency.
Student A: Would you mind sharing the notes with me?
Student B: Of course not. I’ve organized them topic-wise too.
Student A: Wow, that’s incredibly helpful. I was worried I'd fall behind.
Student B: No stress. I'll email them to you tonight.
Student A: You're a gem. Thank you so much!
Examples
1: fall behind
Meaning: To not keep up with others in progress or work.
Sentences Using fall behind for better understanding
1 .He fell behind after missing two weeks of school.
2 .Don’t fall behind on your assignments.
3 .I’m trying hard not to fall behind this semester.
2: emergency
Meaning: An unexpected and serious situation requiring immediate action.
Sentences Using emergency for better understanding
1 .I missed school due to a family emergency.
2 .She left early because of a medical emergency.
3 .The teacher understood the emergency.