We’ve been learning set-phrases you can use to give bad news. Let’s try a task to get you using the new langauge you learn last week.
Task 1: Match the two halves of the sentences. Look at the example.
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We regret to
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inform you that the post is filled.
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We regret to
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your email of your difficulties.
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We regret to
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your business is closing down.
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I regret to
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we cannot supply this item at present.
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We regret any inconvenience
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we are finding it difficult to meet our targets.
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We regret that
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to tell you that I am leaving the company.
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We regret that
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this problem may have caused.
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I regret
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the problems you are having with the product.
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We regret
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the damage to the shipment.
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I’m sorry to learn about
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report that figures are down this week.
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We are sorry to learn that
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your resignation.
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We are sorry to learn from
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announce the department is closing.
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We’re sorry to learn of
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advise you that we are not recruiting now.
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Compare your answers with the table below.
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We regret to
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advise you that we are not recruiting now.
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We regret to
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announce the department is closing.
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We regret to
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inform you that the post is filled.
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I regret to
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report that figures are down this week.
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We regret any inconvenience
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this problem may have caused.
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We regret that
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we cannot supply this item at present.
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We regret that
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we are finding it difficult to meet our targets.
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I regret
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to tell you that I am leaving the company.
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We regret
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the damage to the shipment.
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I’m sorry to learn about
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your resignation.
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We are sorry to learn that
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your business is closing down.
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We are sorry to learn from
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your email of your difficulties.
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We’re sorry to learn of
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the problems you are having with the product.
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Task 2: Now write your own sentences giving or responding to bad news.
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