Match the phrases with their corresponding apology level: I'm afraid that | Very Formal Apology, I regret to inform you that | Formal Apology, Sorry | Polite Explanation, I'm very... Match the phrases with their corresponding apology level: I'm afraid that | Very Formal Apology, I regret to inform you that | Formal Apology, Sorry | Polite Explanation, I'm very sorry | Informal Apology
Understand the Problem
The question asks to match specific phrases to their corresponding levels of apology. Each provided phrase needs to be categorized according to the formality of the apology expressed.
Answer
"I'm afraid that" - Polite Explanation, "I regret to inform you that" - Very Formal Apology, "Sorry" - Informal Apology, "I'm very sorry" - Formal Apology.
"I'm afraid that" is a Polite Explanation, "I regret to inform you that" is a Very Formal Apology, "Sorry" is an Informal Apology, and "I'm very sorry" is a Formal Apology.
Answer for screen readers
"I'm afraid that" is a Polite Explanation, "I regret to inform you that" is a Very Formal Apology, "Sorry" is an Informal Apology, and "I'm very sorry" is a Formal Apology.
More Information
In terms of apology levels, there is often a discrepancy in interpretation depending on context and commonly accepted usage. Understanding these levels helps in professional and personal communication.
Tips
A common mistake is to use 'I'm sorry' interchangeably with 'I'm afraid' without considering the degree of formality and context.
Sources
- PDF - University of Michigan Press - press.umich.edu
- I'm afraid vs I'm sorry - WordReference Forums - forum.wordreference.com
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