EXPRESSING SYMPATHY

        When you hear someone is hurt or sad, express your sympathy with the following expressions.

Offering Condolences

• I’m sorry.
• I’m sorry to hear about your father.
• I’m sorry to hear that your little Tweetie died.
• Let me offer my condolences.
• Let me tell you how sorry I am to hear about your grandmother.
• I know how you must feel.
• You must feel terrible about losing your brother like that.

Responding to Condolences

• Thank you.
• That’s very kind of you.
• There’s nothing that can be done about it.
• It’s God’s will, I suppose.
• God gives and God takes away.
• That’s life.

Read Belle's letter below. She is expressing her sympathy in a letter of condolence. 

Jayapura Street 25
Jogyakarta.

27 June 2005


Dear Mr. Indian,

        I have just learned of the death of Tommy, your beloved pet. I share the grief that you are going through at this moment and convey my heartfelt condolences.
        Please do not hesitate to write and tell me if I can be of any help to you in this hour of sorrow.

Sincerely yours,

Belle

Source : Look Ahead Grade X - Penerbit Erlangga