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regretfully
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/rɪˈɡrɛtfəli/
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/rɪˈɡrɛtfəli/
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Explain how “regretfully” is formed and what the -ly ending does.
Explain why “regretfully” comes at the beginning of “Regretfully, I must decline your invitation.”
Compare “regretfully” with “regrettably” and “unfortunately” in this context.
Show how “regretfully” can express a speaker’s attitude in other situations.
Give five B2-level examples with “regretfully” and Russian translations.
Practise using “regretfully”: write a polite refusal, and I’ll correct it.
Answer three questions about the example sentence to check your understanding.
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