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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.)
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