pass a class

Meaning

This phrase means to successfully complete a course of study by achieving a grade that is high enough to meet the minimum requirements. It is the direct opposite of 'failing' a class. The tone is neutral and highly common among students.

Examples

• I need to get at least a C on the final exam to pass the class.

  I need to get at least a C on the final exam to pass the class.

• She was so relieved to find out that she managed to pass the class.

  She was so relieved to find out that she managed to pass the class.

• If you don't submit your homework, you might not pass the class.

  If you don't submit your homework, you might not pass the class.

• He studied hard all semester because he really wanted to pass the class.

  He studied hard all semester because he really wanted to pass the class.

• You must pass this class before you can take the advanced level next year.

  You must pass this class before you can take the advanced level next year.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I approved the class with a good grade.

  ✓ I passed the class with a good grade.

  This is a common direct translation error from languages like Spanish ('aprobar'). In English, you 'pass' a class or exam; 'approve' means to officially agree to something.

• ✗ She passed in the class.

  ✓ She passed the class.

  'Pass' is a transitive verb in this context, so you do not need the preposition 'in' after it.

Related Expressions

Practice

• She worked very hard this semester because her only goal was to ___.

  💡 Successfully complete a course with at least a minimum grade.

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  pass a class

• In college, it is sometimes a major relief just to ___ that you find difficult.

  💡 Successfully complete a course with a satisfactory grade.

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  pass a class