Can I take a rain check?

Do you know what it means to take a rain check?

Can you guess? 

Woman standing in the rain with umbrella

Check (?) the box next to the answer you think it is.

to accept an offer or invitation but only if it’s raining. If it’s sunny, you’ll be busy.

to refuse an offer or invitation and say that you can’t ever do that.

to accept an offer or invitation but say that you might be late.

to refuse an offer or invitation but say that you might accept it later.

Now watch this video and see if you got the right answer.  

What does to take a rain check  mean? So sorry, I’ll have to take a rain check means ____.

A.  to accept an offer or invitation but only if it’s raining. If it’s sunny, you’ll be busy

B.  to refuse an offer or invitation and say that you can’t ever do that

C.  to accept an offer or invitation but say that you might be late

D.  to refuse an offer or invitation but say that you might accept it later

Still not clear? Check out this video for another explanation.

Does this seem like a good phrase for you to remember? Why or why not?

Your turn With another student or with the teacher, one person invite and the other ask if you can take a rain check and give a reason. Try this two or three times. 

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