C1
apologize vs apology vs excuse vs justification
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| apologizeverb/əˈpɑː.lə.dʒaɪz/ | Meaning to tell someone you are sorry for something you did wrong | Goes with apologize for | Example I must apologize for being late to the meeting this morning. |
| apologynoun/əˈpɑː.lə.dʒi/ | Meaning something you say or write to show you are sorry for doing something wrong | Goes with accept an apology | Example I owe you an apology; I shouldn't have shouted at you. |
| excuseverb/ɪkˈskjuːz/ | Meaning To forgive a small mistake or bad behavior and not be angry about it. | Goes with — | Example Please excuse my late reply; I was away from my computer. |
| justificationnoun/ˌdʒʌs.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a good reason or explanation for something that seems wrong or unusual | Goes with justification for | Example There is no justification for treating customers with such rudeness. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Please my late reply; I was away from my computer.