EXPRESSIONS OF THANKING AND

APOLOGIZING

 EXPRESSIONS OF THANKING

Thanking Respones
 Thank you  You’re welcome
 Thanks  Don’t mention it
 Thank you for helping me bring  That’s alright
these books  It’s my pleasure
 Thank you very much  Not at all
 Thanks a lot  I’m glad you like it

 Expression Of Apologizing

Asking apologies Responses

 I’m sorry  Never mind
 I’m so sorry/ I’m very sorry  That’s alright
 I would like to apologize to you  It’s alright
 I’m sorry for coming late, Sir  It’s OK
 Please forgive me for my mistake  It doesn’t matter
 I’m really sorry for disturbing you  Don’t worry, It’s Okay
 Pardon me for not coming on your
party

EXAMPLE
 Dialogue 1
Budi : Good Morning, sir.
Mr. Andi : Good morning Budi
Budi : How are you, sir?
Mr. Andi : I’m fine thank you
Budi : Could I borrow your dictionary, sir?
Mr. Andi : Sure, here it is
Budi : Thank you very much, sir
Mr. Andi : Don’t mention it

 Dialogue 2
Puspa want to borrow geography book, but she does not get that book. She is talking to the
librarian.
Librarian : May I help you?
Puspa : I want to borrow a geography book for class VII.
Librarian : I’m sorry. This book has been borrowed by another student.
Puspa : It’s OK. Thanks a lot for your help.
Librarian : You’re welcome
 Dialogue 3
Father : Rano, did you break that glass?
Rano : Yes, I did. I am very sorry.
Father : That’s quite all right.
 Dialogue 4
Mother : Santo, have you bought me some sugar?
Santo : I am sorry, Mom. I forgot.
Mother :Never mind.
 Dialogue 5
Edo : I’m sorry, Sir. I am late.
Teacher : That’s all right. Go to your seat