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is it better to say "i was undecided" or "i was indecisive"

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Nick

Easily understood British TEFL certified English teacher. My students love my clear English accent.

I didn't know if I would prefer the apple or the orange because I was undecided. I was unable to choose neither the apple or the orange because I was indecisive.

Marina
Hello! The word 'indecisive" is used when we describe a person, his/her characteristic. The word 'undecided' means that something/situation was not resolved, decided. Meaning a person have not made a decision yet.
Nicole
Certified Tefl /Tesol teacher
"I was indecisive." is the correct answer:)
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Amin
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"I was indecisive" is correct :)
Naema
An English teacher
they should be used depending on the context
Teacher Sue
Making a difference in your life to reach personal success through dedicated teaching and guidance.
I would suggest that each statement must be used in the right context then it will makes sense and it will be correct.
Abby
Certified TEFL tutor
"I was indecisive" is the correct option
Gareth Clough
British English Teacher Gareth
The first option implies your choice is yet to be made, without putting the reason for this on yourself. The second option implies the lack of decision was of your own making.
Jonathan Thomas
I am a TEFLC teacher that helps students learn English in a relaxed environment. 15 years experience
Your choice in this example! Once in a while you will find one fits better in certain sentences/ideas better. At that point you will be no longer undecided about which word to use and decisively type or speak your thought! Be well
Pretty
Qualified teacher currently teaching grade 4 learners. With bachelor degree in Education & Honours
I was indecisive is more formal and carry a weight for me.

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Can you share your experience how you teach students conditionals?
Cristina
What kind of method do you use to explain clearly each conditional for students? Do you provide some examples from real life and how you do it? Thank you!
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Could you explain me, please, when I need to use 0,1,2,3 and mixed conditionals? Thank you!
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Sibongile Shallom Matukana
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1. 0 (zero) conditional is general truth 2. First conditional (one) Real, possible future conditions 3. Second conditional,Hypothetical or unlikely future or present situation. 4. Third condition is hypothetical past situation with no real outcome 5.Mixed conditional consists of past conditions with present consequences
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Teacher Mo
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provide homework or practice exercises, then follow-up with an email or a message and then invite them to book another class