Describe the ability to adapt to new circumstances.
The idea
Flexible describes a person or arrangement that can adjust when circumstances change. It can precede a noun or follow be.
Examples
- Our team is flexible when plans change.
- A flexible schedule lets us move the meeting.
- The teacher was flexible about the deadline.
- We need a flexible approach to the project.
- The shop offers flexible working hours.
- Stay flexible if the weather changes.
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Watch out
A flexible schedule can change; it does not mean there is no schedule at all.
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Choose the correct option. The plan can change easily, so it is ___. (flexible / fixed)
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flexible
Flexible fits a plan that can change.
Choose the correct option. A ___ team can adapt to delays. (flexible / flexibly)
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flexible
Flexible modifies the noun team.
Choose the correct option. We can be flexible ___ the start date. (about / from)
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about
About introduces the matter open to change.
Practice round
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Choose the correct option. The plan can change easily, so it is ___. (flexible / fixed)
Choose the correct option. A ___ team can adapt to delays. (flexible / flexibly)
Choose the correct option. We can be flexible ___ the start date. (about / from)
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Describe a plan that can adapt to unexpected changes.