04 February 2012 / by Radmila Gurkova

Sorry for or sorry about?

Sorry for or sorry about?

Do you know when to use the correct one?

Sorry for expresses pity, remorse

  • I feel sorry for her

  • I’m sorry for your loss


Sorry about expresses regret and disappointment

  • He is sorry for arriving late to class

  • She is sorry about destroying your plants


Can you think of any other ways of saying sorry?

Here is a list….

  • I am sorry

  • I am so sorry

  • I am awfully sorry

  • I am terribly sorry

  • I am very sorry

  • Please forgive me

  • I do apologize


Test yourself:



 

 

 

 

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