BASIC RECIPES

EXERCISE : Good Reasons For Writing

You usually begin a message with a friendly comment, and then mention the reason for writing.

Find the appropriate sentences for each of the following reasons.

Select a sentence from the list by clicking on it.

To ask a favor	S E L E C T You'll never believe what I received yesterday. I'm afraid at this time I won't be able to go. I really appreciate your gesture. Please, come to my graduation party. Thank you for your application. Unfortunately... I'm very sorry if I caused any inconveniencies. I would love to come for an interview next week. Would you consider revising the papers for me?
To give good news	S E L E C T You'll never believe what I received yesterday. I'm afraid at this time I won't be able to go. I really appreciate your gesture. Please, come to my graduation party. Thank you for your application. Unfortunately... I'm very sorry if I caused any inconveniencies. I would love to come for an interview next week. Would you consider revising the papers for me?
To apologize	S E L E C T You'll never believe what I received yesterday. I'm afraid at this time I won't be able to go. I really appreciate your gesture. Please, come to my graduation party. Thank you for your application. Unfortunately... I'm very sorry if I caused any inconveniencies. I would love to come for an interview next week. Would you consider revising the papers for me?
To give bad news	S E L E C T You'll never believe what I received yesterday. I'm afraid at this time I won't be able to go. I really appreciate your gesture. Please, come to my graduation party. Thank you for your application. Unfortunately... I'm very sorry if I caused any inconveniencies. I would love to come for an interview next week. Would you consider revising the papers for me?
To accept an offer	S E L E C T You'll never believe what I received yesterday. I'm afraid at this time I won't be able to go. I really appreciate your gesture. Please, come to my graduation party. Thank you for your application. Unfortunately... I'm very sorry if I caused any inconveniencies. I would love to come for an interview next week. Would you consider revising the papers for me?
To invite	S E L E C T You'll never believe what I received yesterday. I'm afraid at this time I won't be able to go. I really appreciate your gesture. Please, come to my graduation party. Thank you for your application. Unfortunately... I'm very sorry if I caused any inconveniencies. I would love to come for an interview next week. Would you consider revising the papers for me?
To refuse an offer	S E L E C T You'll never believe what I received yesterday. I'm afraid at this time I won't be able to go. I really appreciate your gesture. Please, come to my graduation party. Thank you for your application. Unfortunately... I'm very sorry if I caused any inconveniencies. I would love to come for an interview next week. Would you consider revising the papers for me?
To thank	S E L E C T You'll never believe what I received yesterday. I'm afraid at this time I won't be able to go. I really appreciate your gesture. Please, come to my graduation party. Thank you for your application. Unfortunately... I'm very sorry if I caused any inconveniencies. I would love to come for an interview next week. Would you consider revising the papers for me?

Answers To ask a favor:"Would you consider revising the papers for me?" To give good news:"You'll never believe what I received yesterday." To apologize:"I'm very sorry if I caused any inconveniencies." To give bad news:"Thank you for your application. Unfortunately..." To accept an offer:"I would love to come for an interview next week." To invite:"Please, come to my graduation party." To refuse an offer:"I'm afraid at this time I won't be able to go." To thank:"I really appreciate your gesture."

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