a. Expressions of showing sympathy
- I am sorry
- I am very sorry to hear about your father
- I am very sorry that your cat died
- I feel sorry for your lost
- Please accept my sympathy
- Let me offer my condolences
- Let me tell you how sorry I am to hear about your brother
- I’m sorry to hear that.
- You have my sincere condolences.
Responding to Condolences
- Thank you
- That’s very kind of you
- That’s how it should be
Dialogue 1:
Jane : Why do you look so sad Mary?
Mary : I lost my wallet.
Jane : What a pity of you! How can you lost your wallet? When did it happen?
Mary : I don’t know exactly, But I think when I went to the market.
Jane : What is missing?
Mary : There is some money, my Credit cards and ID card
Jane : You should contact the police and make an announcement about losing wallet.
Mary : Oke Jane, Thank you so much for your support. I will try it.
Dialogue 2:
Rosi : I heard your grandmother is sick now.
Rosa : Yes, she is. She has been in the hospital for almost one week.
Rosi : I'm sorry to hear that.
Rosa : Thank you. She is getting better now.
Sympathy and Condolences/ Online Quiz 1