Hari/Tgl : Kamis, 11 Agustus 2022
Kelas : Jam Ke-1-2 Kelas 7C
Jam Ke-6-7 Kelas 7B
APOLOGIZING
Everybody makes mistakes sometimes. When it happens we need a phrase to
tell the other person how really sorry we are and stop them getting really
angry.
Expressions of apologizing :
1.
Sorry.
2.
I'm (so / very / terribly) sorry.
3.
Ever so sorry.
4.
How stupid / careless / thoughtless of me.
5.
Pardon (me)
6.
That's my fault.
7.
Sorry. It was all my fault.
8.
Please excuse my (ignorance)
9.
Please don't be mad at me.
10.
Please accept our (sincerest) apologies.
Explanation about the phases above :
1.
Phrase 1 is a general short apology. We use this when
we bump into people on the street. At other times, it sounds too weak.
2.
In phrase 2, we use 'so', 'very' and 'terribly' to
make the meaning stronger. 'Terribly' is the strongest. If we use one of the
words in brackets, it is stressed.
3.
Phrase 3 is quite formal but it's a stronger apology
than just 'sorry'.
4.
We use phrase 4 to criticize ourselves and the mistake
that we have just made.
5.
We use phrases 6 and 7 to take all the responsibility
for what happened. Phrase 7 is a little stronger.
6.
We use phrase 8 to apologize for our lack of knowledge
or ability. We can replace the word in brackets with other nouns, e.g.
carelessness, forgetfulness.
7.
Phrase 9 is asking the other person not to get angry.
The tone is quite informal.
8.
Phrase 10 is often used in formal letters. The word
'sincerest' makes the apology very strong and very formal.
Accepting
Apology
1.
It's fine/ It's okay/ It's
alright
2.
That's fine/ That's okay/
That's alright
3.
Forget it
4.
Don't worry about it
5.
It doesn't matter
6.
Don't mention it
7.
Don't apologize
8.
Never mind
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EXERCISE :
Exercise: Answer the following questions!
Reza: I can't get the printer to work.
Roby: Did you check to see if it had paper?
Reza: Yeah. That's the first thing I checked. Can you help me?
Roby: I am so sorry, I can't. You might have to call the technician.
1. The underlined expression expresses ....
A. Expressing apology
B. Responding apology
C. Asking help
D. Offering help
E. Giving help
Sasya : Hello, what are you doing?
Decka : I 'm waiting for Adzra.
Sasya : I’m sorry for not calling you last night. I go bed early.
Decka : _______________ .
Sasya : Thank you for your understanding.
2. The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. Please, forgive me
B. Any time
C. You’re welcome
D. Sure
E. That's all right
Complete the dialogue below (for questions number 3 and 4)
Librarian: Your library card, please?
Student: Oops _____________ I forgot to bring it.
Librarian: So, you can't borrow this book.
3. The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. How come
B. I'm sad
C. I'm sorry
D. With my pleasure
E. That's OK
4. The underlined word has similar meaning with ...
A. Bring
B. Lend
C. Return
D. Collect
E. put
Guest : I’m sorry to say this, I think the air conditioning doesn’t work properly.
Customer service : I’m sorry. I’ll get someone to check it for you.
5. From the dialogue we know that …
A. The guest is complaining about the bedroom service
B. The guest is complaining about the air conditioning
C. The guest is angry about the bad service
D. The guest is very disappointed about the situation
E. The guest is happy about the service
A. How come
B. I'm sad
C. I'm sorry
D. With my pleasure
E. That's OK
4. The underlined word has similar meaning with ...
A. Bring
B. Lend
C. Return
D. Collect
E. put
Guest : I’m sorry to say this, I think the air conditioning doesn’t work properly.
Customer service : I’m sorry. I’ll get someone to check it for you.
5. From the dialogue we know that …
A. The guest is complaining about the bedroom service
B. The guest is complaining about the air conditioning
C. The guest is angry about the bad service
D. The guest is very disappointed about the situation
E. The guest is happy about the service