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

Statements (sounding apologetic, appreciative,­ grateful, regretful, sym­pathetic, persuasively reassuring, pleading, plaintive.)

Don't you like it? - I don't, frankly.

Any news of Tim? - He's coming home soon.

Haven't you finished it yet? - I've only just begun it, as a matter of fact.

It looks like rain, I'm afraid. - Perhaps it would be better to stay at home in that case.

I've had it six years now. - You'll be buying a new one soon, I imagine.

Why ever 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.

It was quite an accident. - But I told you not to touch it.

So it was you who borrowed my spade. - I do hope you didn't mind.

He's accepted your offer. - I didn't dream he'd take me seriously.

It's a wonderful photo. - I knew you'd like it.

Help? Certainly. - I was sure I could count on you.

But why didn't you tell me? - So sorry.

I thought you ought to know. - Thank you for telling me. I do not appreciate it.

It's all so discouraging. - I know exactly how you feel.

Sorry I haven't returned it yet. - That's quite all right. I'm in no particular hurry for it.

I've already been waiting a year. - Then surely a few more days won't make much difference.

It's an absolute scandal. - There's no need to get so worked up about it.

II do wish he'd mind his own business. - But he was only trying to be helpful.

What's happened to Jack? - It's always the same. He's hardly ever on time.

I'm afraid he failed his exam. - I'm not at all surprised. He did absolutely no work for it.

Special questions (sounding plaintive, pleading, weary, dispatching, warm, sympathetic)

It was my treat. - How much was it?

How big did you say it was it? - Oh, why don't you listen, Charley?

Three thousand he paid for it. - When will the poor fool learn wit?

Did you call, Frank? - Yes, what's the time, please?

I have to go out now. - When will you be back, d'you think?

General questions (sounding plaintive, pleading, sometimes impatient)

Perhaps I could help. - Do you think you could?

Come and have a game, Phil. -Will you stop bothering me? Can't you see I'm busy?

May I have another bun? - D'you really think you can eat it?

Imperatives (sounding plaintive, pleading, reproachful)

I'm afraid I've lost it. - Never mind.

Quickly. - Wait a minute.

What's all the knocking about? - Oh don't just sit there. Open the door.

What's upsetting you? - Do shut the door. There's such a draught.

I rea1ly must go. - Please stay a little longer.

I'd willingly fetch some more. - Please don't bother on my account.

Whatever shall I do? - Carry on as usual, if you can.

When shall I start? - Start right away, if that's con­venient for you.

Exclamations (warm, sympathetic, encourag­ing; plaintive, puzzled, sur­prised)

I've invited him for tea. -Jolly good! Good show!

That's the second time he's failed. - Poor old Peter!

I thought I asked you to make up the fire. - All right!

And we'll have a new carpet. - Just a second! (Where's the money coming from?)

Here I am at last. - Hallo, Stephen! (It is good to see you.)