Unit 8 Making apology and Responding

Thank you. I’ll try not to be late again.

Making apologies

Sorry.

Sorry, I’m late.

Sorry ,I forgot to return the book for you.

I’m sorry.

I’m sorry about that.

I’m sorry about what happened yesterday.

I’m sorry for being lat.

I’m sorry to have to keep you waiting.

I’m awfully sorry, but you left lots of pain on me.

I’m very sorry ,but I forgot to post letter for you.

I apologize.

I apologize for losing my temper.

I do apologies about that.

I have got apologize for being late.

I beg your pardon for my behavior this morning.

I do beg your pardon.

Please excuse me for being late.

Please excuse me my behavior this morning.

Forgive me.

Forgive my ignorance.

Please forgive me for disturbing you.

Responds:

That’s alright.

That’s ok.

Never mind.

It’s doesn’t matter.

It’s nothing.

Don’t mention it.

Don’t worry about it.

Forget it.

Conversation

Dialogue 1

A: I’m terrible sorry to cause you so much trouble.

B: That’s alright.

Dialogue 2:

A: I’m sorry ,but I can’t find the book that you lend me.

B: Oh, that’s alright.

A: I must apologize. I’ll buy you a new one tomorrow.

B: No. Please don’t . I couldn’t let you do that.

Dialogue 3

A: I’m afraid I spoke in all of the table clock.

B: Never mind about that.

A: I’m terrible sorry ,Won’t you let me pay for?

B: No, I won’t hear of it.

Dialogue 4

A: Adam. I’m sorry.

B: Where have you been, Alice, you ‘re over an hour late.

A: Yes, But I couldn’t help it. I was late getting off work for a start and then I miss the bus. The bus I did catch that stuck in the traffic jam. It was one thing after another.

B: why ere you getting off work so late? The office close at six, doesn’t it?

A: Yes. But those are the rush in that moment. And my boss ask me to do some urgent letters.

B: Didn’t you tell him you have an appointment?

A: Well, no. I thought I ‘ve finish in five minutes. and I didn’t want to be difficult about just few minutes ,if I hadn’t been missing the bus and in the traffic I wouldn’t have been so late. I’m sorry.

B: Well. You’re here. Let’s ….