Pattern: low rise only
Statements:
1. Did you catch the last train? Just.
2. What does a haberdasher sell? Shirts, ties, socks, gloves.
Special questions:
When's the meeting due to take place? When? (Why, at five.)
The meeting is at five. When? (I thought it was at 6).
Commands:
1. But how do you do it? Watch (tike that).
Exclamations:
I. It's half past ten. Well (We're not in a hurry).
Pattern 2. LOW RISE + TAIL
Statements:
Do you ever go to the club? Sometimes.
Tony's always late. Last week he was on time.
Special questions:
I. How old are you? How old am I?
General questions
1. I thought she was pretty. Did you?
Exclamations:
1. Your change, sir. Thank you.
Pattern 3. LOW PRE-HEAD + LOW RISE (+TAIL)
Statements:
1. Have you been there? I have.
2. I wonder if they sell socks. You could enquire.
3. That’s my final offer. If that’s the way you want it.
Special questions:
1. I went with Mr. Spang. With who?
2. There’s someone to see you. Who is it?
General questions:
1. Oh, good! Breakfast in bed! Do you like breakfast in bed?
Commands:
1. Thank you. Don’t mention it.
Exclamations:
1. Is that really yours? Of course.
Pattern 4. (LOW PRE-HEAD) + LOW HEAD + LOW RISE (+TA1L)
Statements:
Let me get you some more tea. You’re very kind.
How much did you win? About a thousand pounds.
What will they think of me? You mustn’t take it to heart.
Special questions:
1. I don't agree. Why not?
2. Shut the door for heaven's sake. Just who do you think you are talking to?
General questions:
Let's use it now. Wouldn’t it better to wait till it’s cold?
He says he'll never speak to me again. He doesn’t really mean it, (does he)?
Commands:
1. I don't think I van dive from that height. Have a short at it (Peter’s done it).
2. I’m sorry. Well say it as if you meant it.
3. I’m terribly sorry. Don’t apologize.
Exclamations:
1. I can’t help you. Very well (we’ll do it alone).
Tone-group 7
Attitude:
In statements: soothing, reassuring, hint of great self-confidence and self-reliance (in echoes) questioning with a tone of surprise and disbelief.
In special questions: (with the nuclear tone on the interrogative word) puzzled, (in echoes) disapproving, otherwise sympathetically interested.
In general questions: genuinely interested. In commands: soothing, encouraging, calmly patronizing.
In interjections: airy, casual, but encouraging, often friendly, brighter than when said with TONE-GROUP 6.
Pattern l. (LOW PRE-HEAD) + STEPPING HEAD + LOW RISE + (TAIL)
Statements:
1. I hate climbing ladders. It’s all right. You wont’ fall.
2. I must pay you what I owe you. There’s no hurry. Whenever it’s convenient.
3. Tell me, doctor. is he badly hurt? Nothing at all serious. Just a few bruises.
Special questions:
1. I leave tomorrow morning. What train are you thinking of catching?
2. Steven is going to retire. Who do you think will take over from him?
General questions:
1. I’m going to do some shopping. Can I come too?
2. I’d love you to come. Are you taking the car?
3. I suppose I’ll have to. We don’t need so many, do we?
4. What time will you call around? Shall we say five o’clock?
Commands:
1. I just can’t quite manage it. Well keep trying.
2. I’m just going. Have a good time.
3. I really must be off. Don’t let me detain you, then.
Exclamations:
1. Have a good holiday. And you!
2. I’ll be back later. Good-bye for the present.
Pattern 2. HIGH PRE-HEAD + LOW RISE + (TAIL)
Statements:
1. Do hurry up. I’m coming.
2. But I may spill some. Of you go carefully, you won’t.
Special questions:
1. I said nothing of the kind. What did you say then?
2. He was treated by an osteopath. But who do you say?
General questions:
1. When can I call for it? Would Friday suit you?
2. We had a splendid game. Did you win by the way?
3. Why have you taken that one? This is mine?
Commands:
1. Whatever shall we do? Don’t panic.
2. Good bye for now. Look after yourself.
Exclamations:
1. I’m leaving now. Good day to you.
2. You’re an old fool. I bed you pardon.