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Which accent says “Why are you late?” best?
Hear it in 9 accents: Australian, Welsh, French, Southern, Jamaican, West Country, Spanish, Canadian and Dutch. late = after the right time “Late” is an adjective, so use “are”. Grammar tip. Why you late? How to say sorry. Sorry I'm late. I missed the bus. Sorry for late. Did you hear “honey” in the Canadian part? It is a warm name for someone you love.
What it means
- How to say sorry Sorry I'm late. Sorry for late.
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Quick quiz
Question 1 of 3
Choose the correct sentence.
Question 2 of 3
In “Why are you late, honey?”, “honey” means…
Question 3 of 3
You arrive late to a meeting. What do you say?
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