1. self-introduction

Model 1: Invitation to a birthday party (Accepted):
Riya : My baby’s birthday is on 16^th. Please join us with your family for the
birthday party at 6 in the evening.
Reshma : With pleasure.
Model 2: Invitation to lunch (Declined):
Ravi : Please join us for lunch.
Raj : No, thank you. I just had my lunch.
WORKSHEET
1. You are in need of a pen. Write down five different expressions of request for a pen to your friend.
2. Your friend has come to invite you for her birthday party. Write down 5 different expressions of accepting and declining her invitation (each 5).
2.6. EXPRESSING GRATITUDE
Expressions of gratitude are of great importance in our day to day life in many occasions.

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The most common expressions of gratitude are:
1. Thanks. / Thanks a lot.
2. Thank you very much.
3. I am happy to express my thanks to you.
4. That is indeed nice / kind of you.
5. I’m really grateful / obliged to you for your help.
6. I really can’t find words to express my thanks.
7. I / We would like to express my / our gratitude for your kind help.
The first three are more informal and the rest are often used in formal speeches or writing.
RESPONSE TO SUCH EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE:
1. Welcome.
2. You’re welcome.
3. That’s okay. / all right.
4. Please don’t mention it.
5. No mention please.
6. My pleasure.
7. It was a pleasure.
8. Glad I was able to help.
Model 1:
Sita : Could anybody lend me a pen?
Reshma : Take this. I’ve an extra one.
Sita : Thanks, Reshma.
Reshma : That’s okay.
Model 2:
Ram : Time please.
Tom : Half past one.
Ram : Thank you.
Tom : You’re welcome.
2.7.APOLOGISING