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: