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: