In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:

I am very sorry .... to attend the meeting yesterday

  • A for failure
  • B in failing
  • C to have failed
  • D to fail
  • E for failing
jamb 1985english-language

The correct answer is E. for failing

The sentence "I am very sorry for failing to attend the meeting yesterday" suggests that the speaker is expressing regret or apologizing for not being able to attend the meeting.

The phrase "for failing" accurately conveys the reason for the apology. 

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