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Polite

Phrase

There is no need. It’s ok.

Final reassurance

Phrase

I quite understand

Formal acknowledgment

Phrase

There’s no need to. It’s all right.

Gentle refusal of apology

Phrase

Never mind

Dismisses a previous statement or request.

Phrase

That’s OK.

Casual forgiveness

Phrase

No need to…

Preventing further apology

Phrase

It doesn’t matter.

Minimizing the issue

Phrase

Pardon?

Brief and polite

Phrase

That’s all right.

Neutral acceptance

Phrase

Sorry, I didn’t catch that.

Casual admission

Phrase

It’s ok.

Simple reassurance

Phrase

I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you repeat that, please?

Clear and detailed

Phrase

May I join the class/group?

Requesting inclusion

Phrase

You couldn’t help it.

Absolving responsibility

Phrase

Can you explain it once more, please?

Requesting re-explanation

Phrase

Teacher, please, can you repeat?

Requesting repetition

Phrase

Can I go to the bathroom?

Requesting restroom break

Phrase

Can you explain that again?

Requesting re-teaching

Phrase

Can you speak louder, please?

Requesting volume increase

Phrase

I am ready. May I start it?

Seeking permission to begin

Phrase

I have done this

Signaling task completion

Phrase

Is this correct?

Validating accuracy

Phrase

Can I answer the question?

Volunteering to respond

Phrase

When is the homework for?

Clarifying deadlines

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