Saying sorry

Which is correct?

• I apologise.

• I apology.

• I apologies.

• I apologizes.

“I ___ apologise.”

Which word can go in the gap to add emphasis?

• is

• be

• am

• do

Which is not a way to emphasise an apology?

• I AM sorry.

• I’m very sorry.

• I’m really sorry.

• I’m very really sorry.

• I’m so sorry.

Which options are correct?

Choose as many as you think are right.

• My sincerest apologies.

• My sincere apologies.

• My sincerest apologise.

• My sincerely apologies.

Excuse (a)   , I didn’t quite catch that. Could you repeat it?

Write a six-letter verb beginning with A to complete this formal apology.

"Please (a)   my apologies."

Write a three-letter verb to complete this apology.

"I (a)   you an apology."

Which sentence expresses disappointment?

• I’m sorry I couldn't come.

• I’m sorry you can’t come.

Which sentence expresses disagreement?

• I’m sorry I missed the meeting this morning.

• I’m sorry, I think you’ve missed the point.

You have broken your housemate’s favourite mug and they don’t know yet, so you’re going to tell them.

What is the best way to do it?

• I think you owe me an apology. I’ve just broken your mug.

• I’m sorry, but I owe you an apology. I’m afraid I’ve broken your mug.