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Tone Group VI often occurs with question tags. One must
remember that question tags with Tone Group I and III invite

confirmation of the speaker's view while question tags with Tone
Group VI show that the speaker has not made up his mind about

the thing and is genuinely concerned to have the listener's view.

Drill I. Listen carefully to the conversational situations.

Concentrate your attention on the intonation of the replies. Repeat
these sentences after the speaker:

Did you catch tha last train? Just.

What does a haberdasher sell? Shirts, ties, socks, gloves.

When’s the meeting due to take When? (Why at five).

place?

The meeting’s at five. When? (I thoght it was at 6.)

But how do you do it? Watch.

It’s half past ten. Well.

Do you ever go to the club? Sometimes.

Tony’s always late. Last week he was on time.

How old are you? How old am I? (How old do

you think?)

I thought she was pretty. Did you?

Your change, sir. Thank you.

Have you been there? I have.

I wonder if they sell books. You could enquire.

That’s my final offer. If that’s the way you want it

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