📝 Daily Practice
🎯 Lesson Goal
In this lesson, you will learn how to use apologies correctly in everyday situations. You will practice common phrases to say sorry and how to respond politely.
🧠 Grammar Focus
We use apologies to say sorry when we make a mistake or cause a problem. Common phrases are: "I am sorry," "Sorry for," and "Please forgive me." Use "I am sorry" on its own, or use "I am sorry for" + noun or verb + -ing. "Sorry for" + noun or verb + -ing is also common. We also use modal verbs like "could" or "would" to offer apologies politely. Example sentences: I am sorry for being late. Sorry for the noise. Please forgive me for the mistake. Could you forgive me? I am sorry if I upset you.
📖 Short Reading
Anna is late for her friend’s party. She says, "I am sorry for being late." Her friend says, "It’s okay." Later, Anna drops a glass. She says, "Sorry for breaking your glass." Her friend says, "No problem. Please be careful." At the end of the day, Anna says, "I am sorry if I upset anyone." Her friends smile and say, "We forgive you." Everyone feels happy after talking.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. I am sorry ____ being late. (for / of / to)
2. She said, "Sorry ____ the mistake." (for / to / of)
3. Please ____ me for my bad words. (forgive / forgotten / forget)
4. He is sorry ____ he broke the window. (of / for / to)
5. They said, "Sorry ____ the noise." (for / to / of)
6. Could you ____ me? (forgive / forget / stop)
7. I am sorry if I ____ you. (upset / am upset / upsets)
8. She tells him, "I am sorry ____ that." (about / for / of)
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1. I am sorry for being ____.
2. Please ____ me for my mistake.
3. Sorry for the ____.
4. I am sorry if I made you feel ____.
5. Be ____ next time.
6. Could you ____ me?
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. Which sentence is correct to say sorry for a mistake?
2. How do you ask someone to stop being angry?
3. Choose the polite way to say sorry:
4. What do you say if you are late?
5. How do you apologize if you broke something?
6. Which is a correct apology if you hurt feelings?
📝 Writing Practice
1. Write 2-4 sentences to apologize for being late to a meeting.
2. Write 2-4 sentences to say sorry if you made a mistake at work.
3. Write 2-4 sentences to ask politely for forgiveness from a friend.
📚 Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apology | saying sorry |
| forgive | to stop being angry |
| late | not on time |
| break | to destroy or damage |
| mistake | something wrong |
| upset | feeling sad or angry |
| noise | loud sound |
| polite | showing respect |
| careful | paying attention |
🔎 Answer Key
- exercise_1_fill_blanks: 1.for 2.for 3.forgive 4.for 5.for 6.forgive 7.upset 8.about
- exercise_2_matching: 1.late 2.forgive 3.noise 4.upset 5.careful 6.forgive
- exercise_3_multiple_choice: 1.I am sorry for the mistake. 2.Please forgive me. 3.Sorry for bothering you. 4.I am sorry for being late. 5.Sorry for breaking your glass. 6.I am sorry if I upset you.
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