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How to express apology

Expressions Giving apology
- I’m (really/so) sorry - That’s all right
- I (do) apologize for (being late) - It doesn’t matter
- Please, forgive me - Never mind
- I beg your pardon - That’s/it’s OK.
- I’m awfully/terribly sorry - No need to sorry
- I would like to apologize for - There is nothing apologize

2. How to express sympathy

Expressions
- I’m sorry to hear that
- What a shame
- What a pity
- How awful
- How terrible

3. How to invite someone

Expressions Accepting Refusing
- I’d like you to (come to my party) - We’d be glad to - I’m afraid I can’t I ……….
- We’d be very glad if you could …… - We’d like/love to - I’m not sure I can
- Would you like to ………………………… - Thank you very much - Well, thanks, but ………
- Would you please ………………………… - That’s very kind of you
- Can you (come to my party) - That’s a good idea
- Why don’t you ……………………………… - How nice of you
- Won’t you (come to my party)
- How about coming ………………………
- Would you mind …………………………

4. How to express certainty and uncertainty

Certainty Uncertainty
- I am sure …………… - I am not (quite) sure/certain ………
- No doubt about it - I still doubt about ……………
- I am quite sure - It’s possible but not certain
- Of course - I can’t decide
- Absolutely/definitely - I can’t say that for certain
- I have no doubt - I am afraid I can’t be certain

5. How to express agreement and disagreement

Agreement Disagreement
- I agree - I don’t agree/I disagree
- That’s true - That’s wrong
- You are right - I don’t think so
- So do I - I’m not sure I agree with you
- I think so - I’d rather not ………………
- I approve it - I can’t be along with
- That sounds like a good idea - I wouldn’t say that
- I’m in favor of it - I don’t think that’s right
- I am with you - Do you think so?
- That was I am thinking
- I am of the same opinion

Expressions of Partial Agreement

- I don’t entirely agree with ……………
- I see what you mean, but ………………
- I agree, but ………………………………………
- Yes, but on the other hand ……………
- Yes, but don’t you think …………………
- I agree with you to some extent.

6. How to offer helps

Expressions Accepting Refusing
- May/can I help you - Thank you very much - No, thanks. I can do it myself
- Would you like me to …… - Yes, please. I ………… - That’s very kind of you, but I ……
- What can I do for you - That’s very kind of you
- Do you want me to …………
7. How to ask opinion
- What do you think of/about ………?
- Do you have any suggestion?
- What is your opinion about………?
- What is your point of view about ………?

8. How to express idea/opinion

Expressions
- I think ……………………………………
- According to me, ……………………
- In my opinion, …………………………

9. How to express pleasure and displeasure

Pleasure Displeasure
- I’m very pleased with it - I don’t want to hear that anymore
- That’s good news - You are very rude to him
- I’m very glad to hear that - It’ s very annoyed
- I’m satisfied - I’m dissatisfied
- It’s really delight - We are fed up with ……
- That’s wonderful - I feel disappointed
- That’s great - She is extremely displeased

10. How to express like and dislike

Like Dislike
- I like ………… very much - I don’t like/dislike ……………
- I am very keen on … - I’m not keen on …………………
- I’m fond of ………… - I hate …………………………………
- I love ………………… - I especially dislike ……………

11. How to express hope

Expressions
- I do hope (S + hope + Clause)
- I expect (S + Expect + O + to/not to + V1) (S + Expect + Clause)

12. How to express Admiration/wonder

Expressions
- What a diligent boy (he is) (What + a/an + adj. + Noun + (Pronoun + be)
- How beautiful she is (How + adj. + pronoun + be)

13. How to ask for permission

Expression Accepting Refusing
- May/can I …………………… Yes, you can No, you can’t
- Could I ………………………… Yes, of course No, I’m sorry
- Do you mind if I ……… No, not at all I’m sorry

14. How to say that something is not permitted

Expressions
- I’m sorry, that’s not allowed
- I’m afraid, we can’t have ……
- I’m afraid that’s not possible.
- I’m sorry, you can’t ………………

15. How to express possibility

Expressions
- There’s a chance……………………
- There’s a possibility ……………
- There’s probability ………………

16. How to express ability and capability

Ability Disability
- I am capable to …………… - I am disable to ……………
- I know to ……………………… - I am not capable of …………
- I can ……………………………… - I can’t ……………………………
- I am able to ………………… - I am not able to …………