Tell travel staff what happened and ask how to continue your journey.
The idea
Use missed when you did not catch a connection. Ask When is the next service? to find another departure.
Examples
- My first train was late, so I missed my connection.
- The bus arrived after the ferry had left.
- When is the next service to the airport?
- Is there another train I can take today?
- Could you tell me which platform it leaves from?
- Do I need a new ticket for the next departure?
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Watch out
A delayed service is late; a missed connection is one you could not catch.
Try it yourself
Choose the past form: My flight was delayed and I ___ the last bus. (missed / miss)
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missed
missed puts the failure to catch the bus in the past.
Choose a rail service: When does the next ___ to the city leave? (train / ticket)
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train
train is a rail service to the city.
Choose the departure location: Which ___ does the replacement train leave from? (platform / suitcase)
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platform
platform names where the replacement train departs.
Practice round
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Choose the past form: My flight was delayed and I ___ the last bus. (missed / miss)
Choose a rail service: When does the next ___ to the city leave? (train / ticket)
Choose the departure location: Which ___ does the replacement train leave from? (platform / suitcase)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Explain a delay and ask staff about your next departure.