Worksheet

Giving Good and Bad News


1 - Underline the correct expression between good or bad news:


a) [The great news is that / I really don’t know how to say it, but] your house is infested with termites.

b) [I’m sorry to inform this, but / I’m really glad to tell you] we value your work and presence in the company.

c) [I’m sorry to inform this, but / I’m thrilled to tell] I didn’t get the job yesterday.

d) [I’m happy to tell you that / I really don’t know how to say it, but] your father had an amazing recovery.

e) [I’m sorry to say this, but / I’ve got some wonderful news,] I want to finish our relationship.

f) [I’m really glad to tell / It’s not easy to say it, but] our city is going to have a huge shortage of water.

g) [I really feel bad to say this, but / I’m thrilled to inform you that] we found investors to start our business.

h) [I’m sorry to say this, but / I’ve got some great news,] there’s nothing more I can do to help you.

i) [It’s not easy to say it, but / I’m really glad to inform that] you passed the exam.

j) [The great news is that / It’s not easy to say it, but] I’m the new supervisor of the sales team.

k) [I’m really pleased to inform / I really don’t know how to say it, but] she is sick again.