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available or possible to choose but not required or forced
- The final project is optional, but many students choose to complete it for extra credit.
- Attendance at the seminar is optional; students can attend if they are interested in the topic.
- The elective course in photography is optional for students majoring in business administration.
- The school offers optional extracurricular activities such as chess club and drama club after school.
- The homework assignment is optional, but completing it will help reinforce the concepts learned in class.
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