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1. How to express apology

ExpressionsGiving apology

- Im (really/so) sorry- Thats all right

- I (do) apologize for (being late)- It doesnt matter

- Please, forgive me- Never mind

- I beg your pardon- Thats/its OK.

- Im awfully/terribly sorry- No need to sorry

- I would like to apologize for - There is nothing apologize

2. How to express sympathy

Expressions

- Im sorry to hear that

- What a shame

- What a pity

- How awful

- How terrible

3.How to invite someone

ExpressionsAcceptingRefusing

- Id like you to (come to my party)- Wed be glad to- Im afraid I cant I .

- Wed be very glad if you could - Wed like/love to- Im not sure I can

- Would you like to - Thank you very much- Well, thanks, but

- Would you please - Thats very kind of you

- Can you (come to my party)- Thats a good idea

- Why dont you - How nice of you

- Wont you (come to my party)

- How about coming

- Would you mind 4. How to express certainty and uncertainty

CertaintyUncertainty

- I am sure - I am not (quite) sure/certain

- No doubt about it- I still doubt about

- I am quite sure- Its possible but not certain

- Of course- I cant decide

- Absolutely/definitely- I cant say that for certain

- I have no doubt- I am afraid I cant be certain5. How to express agreement and disagreement

AgreementDisagreement

- I agree- I dont agree/I disagree

- Thats true- Thats wrong

- You are right- I dont think so

- So do I - Im not sure I agree with you

- I think so- Id rather not

- I approve it- I cant be along with

- That sounds like a good idea- I wouldnt say that

- Im in favor of it- I dont think thats 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 dont entirely agree with

- I see what you mean, but

- I agree, but

- Yes, but on the other hand

- Yes, but dont you think

- I agree with you to some extent.

6. How to offer helps

ExpressionsAcceptingRefusing

- May/can I help you- Thank you very much- No, thanks. I can do it myself

- Would you like me to - Yes, please. I - Thats very kind of you, but I

- What can I do for you- Thats 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

PleasureDispleasure

- Im very pleased with it- I dont want to hear that anymore

- Thats good news- You are very rude to him

- Im very glad to hear that- It s very annoyed

- Im satisfied- Im dissatisfied

- Its really delight- We are fed up with

- Thats wonderful- I feel disappointed

- Thats great- She is extremely displeased10. How to express like and dislike

LikeDislike

- I like very much- I dont like/dislike

- I am very keen on - Im not keen on

- Im 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

ExpressionAcceptingRefusing

- May/can I Yes, you canNo, you cant

- Could I Yes, of courseNo, Im sorry

- Do you mind if I No, not at allIm sorry14. How to say that something is not permitted

Expressions

- Im sorry, thats not allowed

- Im afraid, we cant have

- Im afraid thats not possible.

- Im sorry, you cant

15. How to express possibility

Expressions

- Theres a chance

- Theres a possibility

- Theres probability

16. How to express ability and capability

AbilityDisability

- I am capable to - I am disable to

- I know to - I am not capable of

- I can - I cant

- I am able to - I am not able to