It is difficult to write rules that tell exactly when we should apologize, but it is not difficult to learn how. If we have done something to hurt someone’s feeling or if we have been impolite or rude, we should apologize. An apology indicates that we realize we have made a mistake, and we are sorry for it. It is a way of expressing our regret for something. When we apologize, we admit our wrongdoing, usually offer a reason for it, and express regret.

The simplest way to apologize is to say “I’m sorry”, but often that is not enough. Let’s take a common situation. Mario is late for class and enters the classroom, interrupting the teacher in the middle of the class. What does he do? The most polite action is usually to take a seat as quietly as possible and apologize later. But if the teacher stops and waits for him to say something, he could apologize simply “I’m sorry I’m late”, ask permission to take his seat, and sit down. Naturally, more than this, a reason for the tardiness, is needed, but this is not the time or the place for it because he has already caused one interruption and doesn’t need to make it any longer or worse than it already is.

It is ............ to write the rules that tell exactly when we should apologize.

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?

In the author’s judgment, ...............

According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT ______.

It is mentioned in the passage that before the electric lamp was invented ...............

 The word “exert” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ................

What does the author mean by staring that, "At interpersonal levels, tone may reflect ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen" in lines 8- 9?

In the first paragraph, Bradstreet, Warren, and Adams are mentioned to show that ...........

The four boys of the Beatles .................

Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that ...............

The word "Here" in line 9 refers to ............

You can be happy if your surgeon can operate because it means  .................

The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ................

What does the author imply in the last sentence of the passage?

The passage would be most interest to...

What might be the most suitable title for this reading passage?

This passage would probably be assigned reading in which of the following courses?

What do you think the passage is mainly about ?

How did the publication of Moby Dick affect Melville’s popularity?

According to paragraph 4, which of the following is the most fascinating to booklovers?

According to the passage, students working for their first degree at .............. are called undergraduates.