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statements; in pleading, weary, warm, sympathetic affectionate
special questions; in pleading long-suffering general questions; in

reproachfully pleading, reassuring imperatives; in warm,
appreciative, sympathetic, occasionally surprised, puzzled

interjections.

Drill I. Listen carefully to the conversational situations.

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

I’ve had it six years now. You’ll be buying a new one

soon I imagine.

Whyever bring a mac. It was raining when I left this

morning.

I thought of going for a stroll. I’ll come too if I may.

How did you get on with him? Rather well, strange as it may

seem.

What about approaching Janet? No, I’d hate the thought of

asking her a favour.

I had five years with Nelson. (Really?) I should have hated

working with him.

Drill II. Read the following sentences using the intonation
patterns of Tone Group X. Mark the intonation.

It'll take a week if you help. They play football when they are

out. Try getting him on the phone in that case. I'm glad you've

changed your mind. It's ages since 1 have lost it. I do apologize.

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