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Speaking

Think and Act

Suppose you have interrupted
while two people are talking.
Suddenly you realize that you are
not supposed to do so. In such
situation what will you do? Choose
the appropriate expression to
apologize.
• I’m sorry.

• I’m sorry. I didn’t realize.
• I’m really sorry.

• I’m extremely sorry.

Study Time Curriculum Development Centre

We apologise when we have done something which we shouldn’t have
done and are ashamed of it. Work in pairs. Play the role of ‘A’ and ‘B’ to
practise the conversation below.
taking my biscuits/extremely sorry/it’s ok

A : Excuse me! What are you doing? You are taking my biscuits.
B : I’m extremely sorry. I didn’t notice.

A : It’s ok.

stepped on my toe/Sorry/it’s ok
A : Ouch! You stepped on my toe?

B : Oh no! I’m ever so sorry. I didn’t
realize that you are nearby me.
A : It’s ok.

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