Linh eagerly accepts an invitation to an art workshop, immediately nodding to her teacher.
jump at
I would jump at the chance to join the art workshop.
Read the example again
I would jump at the chance to join the art workshop.
She jumped at the offer of a free lesson.
Read the example again
She jumped at the offer of a free lesson.
View meaning & usage
Accept a welcome opportunity eagerly
jump at a chance / opportunity / offer
Here this means eagerly accepting an opportunity, rather than physically jumping towards an object.
Haven't studied yet
Linh politely declines an extra activity because her current schedule is already full.
pass up
I passed up the chance to join because I was too busy.
Read the example again
I passed up the chance to join because I was too busy.
Do not pass this opportunity up without thinking.
Read the example again
Do not pass this opportunity up without thinking.
View meaning & usage
Choose not to take an opportunity
pass up somethingpass something up
This means not taking an opportunity. It may be a sensible choice, rather than a lack of interest.
Haven't studied yet
After considering option cards, Linh and two friends reach a decision and place the park card in the middle of the table.
arrive at
We arrived at a decision after discussing the choices.
Read the example again
We arrived at a decision after discussing the choices.
How did you arrive at that conclusion?
Read the example again
How did you arrive at that conclusion?
View meaning & usage
Reach a conclusion or decision
arrive at a decision / conclusion
Here this means reaching a conclusion through thought, rather than physically arriving at a place.
Haven't studied yet
The examples were written for this course. Usage was checked against Matt Errey’s book, pages 92, 139, 69, 95, 7. A2–B1 is the course’s intended level.
Recall it · Use it
One step forward every day
Practice completed!
Your browser could not save your play history. Results from this session may be lost when you close the page.
Sentences using suggestions are counted as needing more practice. Review schedule based on each phrase's meaning.
Drag a wire from the dot beside a phrase to the dot beside its matching picture. You can also tap a phrase, then a picture. Drag again to change a pair before checking.
Read the picture descriptions for more context. Similar expressions are accepted when they fit the particular scene.
Phrases
Actions in the pictures
Picture description
Linh selects a watercolour set from three different art kits and places it in her tray.
The picture could not load. Try loading it again before matching.
Picture description
Linh considers two picnic options with pictogram cards for distance and weather before deciding.
The picture could not load. Try loading it again before matching.
Picture description
Linh eagerly accepts an invitation to an art workshop, immediately nodding to her teacher.
The picture could not load. Try loading it again before matching.
Picture description
Linh politely declines an extra activity because her current schedule is already full.
The picture could not load. Try loading it again before matching.
Picture description
After considering option cards, Linh and two friends reach a decision and place the park card in the middle of the table.
The picture could not load. Try loading it again before matching.
Choose a phrase to begin.
Your browser could not save your play history. Results from this session may be lost when you close the page.
A conversation in context
Read the conversation and find the expressions you have learned.
Mai
I am weighing up the two course options.
Read the example again
I am weighing up the two course options.
Alex
Which one will you opt for?
Read the example again
Which one will you opt for?
Mai
The evening course. I do not want to pass up that opportunity.
Read the example again
The evening course. I do not want to pass up that opportunity.
Compare the uses
opt for / weigh up
“Opt for” means choose an option; “weigh up” means consider its advantages and disadvantages. Considering options and making the final choice are different stages.
Practice and check your answers
Try answering before revealing the suggested answer. This practice is not scored.
The answers below are models. Other answers can also work if they preserve the facts, meaning and structure requested in the task.
A situation to apply what you have learned
A learner compares two courses, considers travel and fees, then chooses the shorter one.
Describe the comparison stage.
Show the answer and explanation
She weighs up the two courses.
The learner considers fees and travel for two courses, so “weighs up” describes comparison before choosing.
Complete: I will opt ___ the shorter course.
Show the answer and explanation
for
“Opt for the shorter course” selects that option; “for” introduces the chosen course.
Write her reason as a short message.
Show the answer and explanation
I have weighed up the costs and will opt for the shorter course.
“Have weighed up” reports the completed consideration; “will opt for” announces the resulting choice.
The usage comparisons are checked against the Cambridge Dictionary entries linked beside the compared expressions. The additional conversations and exercises are written for this course.
Progress is saved on the device. Sign in with Google to save with the same account and continue on another device.
