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Tone Group III is also used with lively and interested special
questions. Statements and special questions with Tone Group III

(and Tone Group IV) are particularly common in conversation.
I m p e r a t i v e s with Tone Group III show more warmth

than with the previous tone groups, often connoting a critical
surprise that such an obvious course should not have occurred to

the listener.

I n t e r j e c t i o n s with Tone Group III are rather
emotional. Sometimes Tone Group III may occur with general

questions. The reaction then is one of mild surprise but acceptance

of the listeners premises.

Drill I. Listen carefully to the conversational situations.
Concentrate your attention on the intonation of the replies. Repeat

these sentences after the speaker:

Do you know Basil Fish? No, I don’t.

Why didn’t you buy the Much too expensive.

picture?

I saw the Queen yesterday. Where?

Let’s paint one of the walls Which of them do you think?

pink.

John’s generosity is amazing. Is it generosity, do you think?

They can’t go after all. Pity, isn’t it?

May I borrow your pen? Yes, do.

The paper’s too big for the Fold it than, you helpless man.

envelope.

Have you taken over your new Heavens yes. Ages ago.

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