Questions:

"Every type of letter is typically written by a number of regular sentences. Mastery of these general, but handy, sentences can help greatly with naturalness and development of the letter."

Read the following conventional sentences and try to include them in your "Apology Letters".

  • I am writing this letter to offer my sincere apology for … tick

    I am writing this letter to offer my sincere apology for not being able to attend your party on Monday.
  • I fully appreciate that … is not remotely acceptable to you. tick

    I fully appreciate that what has happened is not remotely acceptable to you.
  • There and then, I was shocked to learn that … tick

    There and then, I was shocked to learn that there would be no other thing I can do but to accept the situation.
  • But I regret to inform you that … tick

    But I regret to inform you that we cannot agree to your proposal.
  • At the moment, to compensate for the inconvenience, I would very much like to… tick

    At the moment, to compensate for the inconvenience, I would very much like to cover any costs incurred.
  • I assure you that this is an isolated incident. tick

    I assure you that this is an isolated incident, and it will not be repeated.
  • Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control, I was not able to ... tick

    Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control, I was not able to accomplish my project on time.
  • Failure to ... was due largely to an unfortunate oversight on my part. tick

    Failure to inform you about this situation earlier was due largely to an unfortunate oversight on my part.
  • This is a truly regrettable occurrence; please allow me to ... tick

    This is a truly regrettable occurrence; please allow me to rectify this by sending you a gift voucher.
  • Please find .... enclosed with my compliments. tick

    Please find the complimentary ticket enclosed with my compliments.