Apologising

Match the sentence to the meaning:

I'm sorry that I didn't get back to you sooner.

• apologising

• giving reasons for your actions or being self-critical

• responding to an apology

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I didn't realise (the time)

• apologising

• giving reasons for your actions or being self-critical

• responding to an apology

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Don't worry about it.

• apologising

• giving reasons for your actions or being self-critical

• responding to an apology

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Never mind

• apologising

• giving reasons for your actions or being self-critical

• responding to an apology

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I'm really sorry. I'm afraid (I broke your vase)

• apologising

• giving reasons for your actions or being self-critical

• responding to an apology

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It doesn't matter

• apologising

• giving reasons for your actions or being self-critical

• responding to an apology

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I'm sorry about (this afternoon).

• apologising

• giving reasons for your actions or being self-critical

• responding to an apology

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I shouldn't have (said those things to you)

• apologising

• giving reasons for your actions or being self-critical

• responding to an apology

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I can't believe (I said that)

• apologising

• giving reasons for your actions or being self-critical

• responding to an apology

Match the sentence to the meaning:

I didn't mean to (upset you)

• apologising

• giving reasons for your actions or being self-critical

• responding to an apology