The document provides various phrases that can be used when apologizing in English. It lists expressions like "I'm sorry", "I apologize", and "Please accept my sincere apologies". It also gives examples of apologizing for specific actions like being late, forgetting an event, or breaking something. The document notes that for more serious mistakes, it's appropriate to also ask "How can I make it up to you?". It concludes by listing possible responses to an apology like "That's OK", "No worries", and "I forgive you".
The document provides various phrases that can be used when apologizing in English. It lists expressions like "I'm sorry", "I apologize", and "Please accept my sincere apologies". It also gives examples of apologizing for specific actions like being late, forgetting an event, or breaking something. The document notes that for more serious mistakes, it's appropriate to also ask "How can I make it up to you?". It concludes by listing possible responses to an apology like "That's OK", "No worries", and "I forgive you".
The document provides various phrases that can be used when apologizing in English. It lists expressions like "I'm sorry", "I apologize", and "Please accept my sincere apologies". It also gives examples of apologizing for specific actions like being late, forgetting an event, or breaking something. The document notes that for more serious mistakes, it's appropriate to also ask "How can I make it up to you?". It concludes by listing possible responses to an apology like "That's OK", "No worries", and "I forgive you".
The document provides various phrases that can be used when apologizing in English. It lists expressions like "I'm sorry", "I apologize", and "Please accept my sincere apologies". It also gives examples of apologizing for specific actions like being late, forgetting an event, or breaking something. The document notes that for more serious mistakes, it's appropriate to also ask "How can I make it up to you?". It concludes by listing possible responses to an apology like "That's OK", "No worries", and "I forgive you".
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Apology Phrases
bY Ika Susanti Apology Phrases Bumping into someone Reasons
Getting someone’s attention
Being sympathy
Doing something wrong (late, broke
something, rude)
Be polite : I’m sorry, this isn’t what I ordered
Apology Phrases 1. Sorry / I am sorry 2. I’m so/ very/ extremely/ terribly sorry for (V+ing) e.g. I’m so sorry for Breaking your vase I’m very sorry for forgetting your birthday I’m extremely sorry for not remembering your birthday I’m terribly sorry for not calling you 3. I apologize for (V+ing) e.g. I apologize for taking your food I apologize for not being there I apologize for not inviting you 4. Please, accept my sincere apologies Apology Phrases More expressions to show apology I didn’t mean to
e.g. I didn’t mean to break up your cup
It was an accident It’s my fault Please don’t be mad at me! I cannot say how sorry I am I shouldn’t have (verb 3 + preposition) (feeling regret)
e.g. I shouldn’t have said that
I shouldn’t have shouted at you last night. I didn’t mean what I said Apology Phrases NB: if we make a big mistake (very serious), we used apology phrases followed by “How can I make it up to you?” = how can I fix it
For example: I apologize for breaking your vase. How can I
make it up to you? Apology Phrases Response: That’s’ OK No worries No problem It’s alright It’s cool It’s all good I forgive you (big apology)