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4 Making excuses. If you can’t agree to an arrangement, you normally need to make an excuse or you may sound impolite. Here are two common excuses.
I’m sorry. I’m away that day. I’m afraid I can’t make Tuesday.
Match the sentences with the headings.
Making an excuse Making an invitation
Making an apology Making an offer
Suggesting a date
1 Would you like me to join you for dinner?
2 How about Monday?
3 I suggest we meet in Brussels on 24 February.
4 Would you like me to make the travel arrangements?
5 I’m afraid I’ll be away that week so won’t be able to see you.
6 Drop in for a drink when you have time.
7 Shall I send out the invitations?
8 I do apologize in the delay in replaying?
9 Dr Hunter requests the pleasure of Mr. and Mrs. Williams at a cocktail party on 24 May. RSVP.
10 We very much regret any inconvenience caused.
11 I’d really like to help but I’ve no time.
Food and drink. Match the two parts of the conversational exchange.
1 How do you take your coffee? A No, thanks. I’m driving.
2 It’s my round. B It’s very spicy.
3 Sorry, sir. The fish is off. C White, no sugar. Thanks.
4 Another whisky? D Well-done, please.
5 How would you like it? E No, this one is on me.
6 What does it tastes like? F In that case, I’ll have the steak.
MAKE UP YOUR OWN SITUATION OF MAKING AN ARRANGEMENT.
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