Expressions for Blaming, Accusing, Admitting and Making a Promise

Expressions for Blaming and Accusing
• You are the one to blame.
• I think you're the only person who could have done it.
• It's your fault.
• It's your fault for breaking the rules.

 Expressions for Admitting Doing Something Wrong
• I admit I forgot to turn out the light.
• I admit that I’m wrong.
• I confess I've done it
• It’s my fault

 Expressions for Making a Promise
• I swear that I won't make the same mistake.
• I promise you that I won't let you down.

A dialogue for Practice

Mr Suherman : Dadi... did you write this essay?

Dadi                : Yes, Sir.

Mr Suherman : You didn't write it, did you? I think you copied it from a journal or somewhere else.

Dadi                : I'm afraid that isn't true.

Mr Suherman : Really? I've read this article. It's Mr Hartono's essay, isn’t it?

Dadi                : That's right, Sir. I have to admit I downloaded it from the Internet. I regret it.

Mr Suherman : It's good that you admitted it.

Dadi                : I do apologise, Sir.

Mr Suherman : Apology accepted but you have to be punished. You have to write two essays on different social phenomena.

Dadi                : Yes, Sir. I honestly regret doing this shameful thing. I promise I won’t do it again.

Mr Suherman : You'd better keep your promise, or else you'll fail my subject.