Read the following conversational situations, intone the replies according to the suggested attitudinal meanings and read them properly.

Statements (not categoric, non-final, encouraging further conversation, reserving judgement)

Aren't they rather expensive? Some of them are.

Can Tommy come to tea tomorrow? May be he can.

I'm going to use my old pen. That should be all right.

Will you be able to fetch them? Probably I shall.

He's late again. That's all right.

What do you think of the picture? Fine.

Do you play the piano? No.

Do you think the English climate is change­able? Quite.

Why is your garden so beautiful? Work.

Do women smoke? Some.

Do students dance? Many.

Do you do your morning exercises? Sometimes.

What does it cost? Fourpence.

When's your birthday? Monday.

What's your hobby? Music.

What's your favourite month? January.

Do you speak French? Certainly.

Can you call on me tomorrow night? Maybe.

Will you be able to do it? Probably I shall.

Nobody goes to see him. Mother does.

Pity, they didn't like it. I like it.

Did she see him yesterday? She did.

How many English books have you got? A few.

Will he ring her up? Perhaps.

Do you get up early in the morning? As a rule.

Thank you very much. You're welcome.

Special questions (wondering, mildly puzzled)

That one is yours. Which one?

His name was William. What was that?

Richard's due at eleven o'clock. When is he due?

How old are you? How old am I?

Which is Benny's coat? Which?

Lucy is coming to Moscow. Who?

Where shall we meet? Where?

I stop here.­ Why, may I ask?

I'm thirty. How old are you?

You should write to her at once. Who should I write to?

Come round at five. What time do you want me to come?

Who gave it to you? Who gave it to me?

I'll finish it by Sunday. By what day?

He is a writer. He is what?

Your train, goes from King's Cross station. From which station?

The train leaves at two. At what time?

The pen, is in that box. In what box?

Someone wants you on the phone. Who is it?

He wasn't there. Where was he then?

General questions (disapproving, sceptical)

They are supposed to be different. Is there any difference between them?

They are arriving next week. Are they?

It's very important. Is it?

You were quite wrong about it. Was I?

The Smiths weren't invited. Weren't they?

I thought she was pretty. Did you?

There's a concert this evening at the club. Is there?

I can't go there. Can't you?

I'm making a new dress. Are you?

We haven't been to the club for ages. Haven't we?

I'm sure it's the plug. Is it?

We're going to be late, I'm afraid. Are we?

I've entered this Institute. Have you?

I wasn't lucky at the exams. Weren't you?

Imperatives (calmly warning, soothing)

(Mother to small daughter who is overexcited.) Steady.

(Father to small son who is riding his bicycle too fast.) Slowly.

(Mother to small son who is teas­ing a puppy.) Gently.

What shall we do to improve our English? Read.

Exclamations (encouraging further conversa­tion; reserving judgement; ex­pressing calm, casual acknowledg­ment)

He just can't be bothered. Pity!

Your change, sir. Thank you!

I've. finished my work. Splendid!

Good morning, sir. Morning!

John says he can't come. Oh! (Why not?)

We'll be there by seven. Well!

Here you are. Thanks!

Ann, please bring some more milk from the kitchen. Right!

Your book, Mary. Thank you!

Good morning, Tom. Morning!

I've passed this exam. Wonderful!

He is seriously ill. Pity!

I can't see it from behind you. Pardon!

Hallo, Jane. Hallo!

Intonation Pattern IV (LOW PRE-HEAD +) DESCENDING HEAD+LOW RISE (+TAIL)

Alice is leaving. - Does she 'want to 'go to the Park?

That's all you were going to buy, isn't it?­ - I've only 'got to buy something for supper.

Don't be so slow. - I'll try to be quicker.

This intonation pattern is used:

l. In statements,not categorical, non-final, soothing, reassur­ing, (in echoes) questioning, sometimes surprised. e.g. I've made a lot of mistakes in my dictation, haven't I? - It's not so bad.

2. In questions: a) In special questions, expressing sympathy, interest; with the nuclear tone on the interrogative word, puzzled. e.g. I'm leaving tomorrow. - What time are you leaving? I've just seen him in the dean's office.

You've seen him where?

b) In general questions, expressing interest (most common pattern for general questions). e.g. I've packed the things. - Are you 'ready to leave?

3. In imperatives, soothing, encouraging, calmly patronizing (often addressed to children). e.g. What shall I do? - Don't worry. I'm leaving. - Put on your warm clothes.