Excuse me...
Showing Interest
How
would you respond?
would you respond?
Polite Alternative
Provide a reason
100
Bob: Excuse me, but I think you've picked up my suitcase.
Alli: Oh, I'm sorry.
Why does Bob say excuse me?
to say that there's a problem
100
2 phrases to show interest
Great!
Really?
100
You spill your coffee on someone. 
I'm sorry!
100
Move.
Excuse me, please.
100
I'm so sorry for being late.
Ex) The bus was late.
Ex) I had an emergency.
Ex) I overslept.
200
Janice: Excuse me, please.
Ian: No problem.
Why does Janice say excuse me?
to ask Ian to move
200
Fill in the blank
A: My brother works in Bristol.
B: ____ My best friend lives there.
Really?
200
A person is five minutes late to your meeting. They say, I'm sorry. You aren't upset and the meeting isn't important.
Ex) No worries/It's alright
200
Give me that.
Example answer:
Please pass me this/Please hand me that.
200
I'm very sorry I didn't complete the homework.
Ex) I forgot. I was very busy.
300
Fill in the blank
A: I love running. I ran a marathon this past week!
B: ____.
Great!
300
Someone is in your seat.
Excuse me, but I think this is my seat!
300
Tell me the time
Excuse me, but what is the time?
300
I'm so sorry I didn't come to school today.
Example:
I didn't feel well.
400
Fill in the blank:
A: Are you on the way to London?
B: Yes, I am.
A: That's ____ So am I.
B: ____ Why?
A: To see a friend.
Great, Really?
400
Someone is speaking too fast. You didn't understand anything they said.
Excuse me, but can you slow down?
400
Be quiet!
Excuse me, but could you lower the volume?
400
I'm really sorry I didn't respond to your text.
Example) My phone was broken
500
Fill in the blank:
A: Guess what? My sister visited me this weekend.
B: _____ That's _____.
Really? That's great.
500
Someone tells you they lost their job.
I'm sorry.
500
Your idea is bad
Example Answer:
Excuse me, but I think this isn't the best option.
500
I'm so sorry I shrunk your shirt.
I washed it in hot water.