Expressions of SURPRISE, SYMPATHY, AND DISAPPOINTMENT

A: I just won the first prize in the singing competition! B: __________

• Please accept my condolences.

• Really?

• That's too bad.

• Unfortunately, I can't go.

A: I'm going to study abroad next year. B: Wow! What a surprise! A: __________

• I was deeply saddened to learn the news.

• Yup!

• That's too bad.

• Take care.

A: I just found out my dog is very sick. B: __________

• You must be kidding!

• That's amazing!

• Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

• Positively!

A: I failed the math test again. B: __________

• What a pity!

• Incredible!

• Is it for real?

• Wow! What a surprise!

A: I'm nervous about my big presentation tomorrow. B: __________

• You've got this.

• Is that so?

• Unfortunately, I can't come.

• How surprising!

A: I met a famous actor at the mall yesterday. B: Incredible! A: __________

• No, I am not.

• I'm serious.

• Take care.

• That's too bad.

A: The concert got cancelled at the last minute. B: __________

• That's too bad.

• Oh, no! I hope that you're feeling better soon.

• I was deeply saddened to learn the news.

• Really?

A: I saw your picture in the newspaper this morning! B: __________

• Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

• Wow! What a surprise!

• That's so disappointing!

• Take care.

A: My sister is getting married next month. B: How surprising! A: __________

• It is.

• That's too bad.

• Please accept my condolences.

• Unfortunately, I can't attend.

A: My grandmother passed away last night. B: __________

• Please accept my condolences.

• You must be kidding!

• Really?

• That is amazing!