"I regret to inform you that _______"

The above would be the beginning of a letter conveying

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

West Bengal Group C 2016 Official Paper (Held On: 05 Mar, 2017) PYP

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

The phrase "I regret to inform you that" is commonly used to introduce sad news, as it conveys a formal tone of regret or condolence.
This opening is not typically used for acceptance, denial, or emergencies, as it sets the tone for delivering sorrowful or unfortunate information.
The context of this phrase aligns with the delivery of sad news, making Option 1 the most appropriate answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Example Sentence: "I regret to inform you that your application for the position has been unsuccessful."

Additional Information

Option 2: A denial would typically begin with a phrase like "We regret to inform you that your request has been denied." While this is close in tone, the context of the given sentence leans towards sad news in general, not strictly denial.
Option 3: An acceptance letter would usually begin with a positive tone, such as "We are pleased to inform you that..."
Option 4: An emergency communication would likely begin with an urgent call to action, such as "Attention: This is an emergency..."
Option 5: This option is not provided in the context of the question.