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It’s not so bright now, is it? It looks as if it’s going to rain,

doesn’t it?

I can’t think what to say. Don’t say anything at all.

Leave it entirely to me.

What shall I do with this? Put it in the waste paper basket.

We’ll go there on Friday. The sooner, the better.

I was sorry to have to vote A fine friend you turned out to

against you. be.

What was the party like? The food was terrible, I’m sorry

to say.

He said he knew nothing about But I told him myself.

it.

Oh I know he couldn’t help it. Then why are you so angry?

I bumped into Alice yesterday. Did you notice how thin she’s

become?

That’s not very convincing. Well can you think of a better

argument?

Have you heard about Alex? Isn’t it incredible!

Of course he’ll agree. Don’t be so sure.

Drill II. Read the following sentences using the intonation

patterns of Tone Group IV. Mark the intonation. Define the

communicative type and the attitudinal meaning.

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