1. Someone has stepped in front of you in a queue.
You say:
a. Get out of my way, sorry.
b. Excuse me, I think I was first.
c. Pardon, but this is my queue

2. You have been thinking of something else while your friend was talking.
Friend: Hey, are you listening to me?
You say:
a. Sorry - I was miles away
b. I really am most extremely sorry.
c. I regret not listening to you

3. Your phone company charged you too much.
They say:
a. Sorry about that
b. Pardon our mistake
c. We regret this error.

4. Your friend apologises for treading on your foot.
You say:
a. Oh, excuse me too
b. It's ok, forget it.
c. I pardon you.

5. Your friend apologises for damaging your car.
You are still angry so you say:
a. Hey, no problem!
b. Try to drive more carefully, please.
c. I'm sorry about it too.

6. You want to ask a stranger the time.
You say:
You say:
a. I'm sorry - do you have the time?
b. Excuse me, do you know the time?
c. (Both A and B are ok)

7. Your sister wants to borrow your car for the evening
You say:
a. Oh, excuse me, I'm using it.
b. No you can't, sorry.
c. I'm so very sorry that you can't.

8. You are invited to a party but you can't go.
You say:
a. I'm sorry, I can't come.
b. I pity your sorry party.
c. Excuse me, I'm not coming.