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Carter Lee Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

How can i choice the proper usages between i am afraid... and i am sorry...

Hi.

As I know there are to way to apologies.

I am afraid...
I am sorry...

But actuaully it seems the same to non native speaker.

What is the differene between them?
  

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Carter Lee But actuaully it seems the same to non native speaker. No, not really. The second expresses a personal responsibility that the first does not.

— Mister Micawber

  • Carter Lee But actuaully it seems the same to non native speaker.
  • No, not really.
  • The second expresses a personal responsibility that the first does not.
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Carter LeeBut actuaully it seems the same to non native speaker.
No, not really. The second expresses a personal responsibility that the first does not.
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Carter Leethe difference
I'm afraid that ... is like It is unfortunate, but ...
I'm sorry that ... is like I apologize that ...

CJ
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CalifJim Carter Leethe differenceI'm afraid that ... is like It is unfortunate, but ...I'm sorry that ... is like I apologize that ...CJ
Wow~ now I get it. Thanks CalifJim.
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Mister Micawber Carter LeeBut actuaully it seems the same to non native speaker.No, not really. The second expresses a personal responsibility that the first does not.
Ah~. I get it
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