📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Learn useful vocabulary to talk about making decisions and choices confidently.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
make a decision |
to choose something after thinking | I had to make a decision about which job to accept. |
|
weigh the options |
to think about the advantages and disadvantages | Before buying a car, she weighed the options carefully. |
|
take responsibility for |
to accept control or duty for something | He takes responsibility for managing the project. |
|
consider the consequences |
to think about what might happen as a result | They considered the consequences before changing the plan. |
|
make a choice |
to select one thing from several possibilities | Students must make a choice between history or science classes. |
|
come to an agreement |
to reach a decision that everyone accepts | After a long discussion, they came to an agreement on the deadline. |
🔍 See It in Context
Choosing the Best Plan
Alice and Tom had to make a decision about their summer holiday. They weighed the options between going to the beach or visiting the mountains. Alice took responsibility for booking the hotel, and Tom considered the consequences of travel costs. After talking for a while, they came to an agreement to visit the beach. It was a good choice because they both enjoyed the trip.
💡 Notice the Pattern
Make a decision vs Make a choice
We use 'make a choice' when selecting from different options, but 'make a decision' is more general and can involve careful thought. Both can often be used in similar situations, but 'make a decision' sounds a bit more formal.
- She made a choice between coffee and tea.
- He made a decision to study abroad next year.
💬 Useful Examples
- I always weigh the options before accepting a job.
- You should take responsibility for your own learning.
- We need to consider the consequences of our actions.
- They made a decision to change the meeting time.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
We finally ____ after discussing all the possible plans (came to an agreement / make a choice / take responsibility for).
2.
You should ____ before saying yes to the offer (make a decision / weigh the options / consider the consequences).
3.
She ____ making sure the report was finished on time (make a choice / come to an agreement / takes responsibility for).
4.
Before quitting your job, you must ____ carefully (consider the consequences / make a decision / weigh the options).
5.
Every employee has to ____ about their working hours (take responsibility for / make a choice / make a decision).
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
make a decision
2.
She weighs the options before buying a new phone.
3.
take responsibility for
4.
come to an agreement
5.
consider the consequences
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which phrase means to choose something after thinking carefully?
2.
What does 'weigh the options' mean?
3.
If you 'come to an agreement', what have you done?
4.
Which phrase means to accept control or duty for something?
5.
What should you do before making a big change in your life?
📝 Use It Yourself
Write 2–3 sentences about a recent decision you made using vocabulary from this lesson.
Example:
I had to make a decision about which course to join. I weighed the options and considered the consequences. Finally, I made a choice that suits my schedule.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
I need to make a decision about my next steps.
Ask:
Have you ever weighed the options before buying something expensive?
Say:
She takes responsibility for organising the meeting.
Say:
We came to an agreement after a long discussion.
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. came to an agreement
2. weigh the options
3. takes responsibility for
4. consider the consequences
5. make a choice
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. c – to choose something after thinking
2. d – She thinks about the pros and cons carefully.
3. e – to accept control or duty
4. a – to reach a decision all agree on
5. b – to think about what might happen next
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. make a decision
2. think about advantages and disadvantages
3. reached a decision everyone accepts
4. take responsibility for
5. consider the consequences