HANDOUT – GROUP 4EXERCISE 1 Underline words which could be contracted in these sentences:

EXAMPLE: Those are too big, but these will fit1. My feet will get wet because my shoes have got holes in.2. There is no butter, but this will do instead.3. I am sure Ann would help if she could.4. How did they know we would be there?5. Adam has phoned to say he is not ready to go yet, but he will call again when he is.6. There have been four parcels delivered for you while you have been away.7. What will you do if Tom has already gone?

EXERCISE 2Each of these extracts consists of three speech units. Put // in two of the four spaces to show where you expect the speech unit boundaries to be.

EXAMPLE: When you read it carefully // it doesn’t say anything // that’s very critical.1. When I woke up I didn’t even realize what time it was.2. Of course it’s written in a language that hardly anyone can understand.3. I was working late because they want it done as quickly as possible.4. Because he was ill I didn’t expect him to come to work.5. If I get some time I’ll be over on the weekend to see you both.6. Luckily we haven’t had any rain since the day we arrived.7. It should never have been built in my opinion this new office building.

EXERCISE 3Listen and decide whether the speech units in the B parts have a rising tone or a falling tone.

EXAMPLE: A: Where on earth did you find that? B: // I came across it // in an antique shop//

1. A: What time shall we leave? B: // We could go now // as you’re ready //

2. A: What time did David get back?B: // I heard him come in // at about three //

3. A: I’m not sure his plan would work very well. B: // I thought his suggestion // was ridiculous //

4. A: The hall was packed, wasn’t it? B: // I hate it // when it’s so crowded //

5. A: Do you want a drink?B: // I wouldn’t mind some orange juice // if you’ve got any //

6. A: When did they tell you it would get here?B: // They said it would be delivered // by yesterday //

7. A: Have you heard Trio Gitano play before?B: // I first saw them perform // a couple of years ago //

8. A: I could move that easily.B: // Well why don’t you try // if you think you’re so strong //

EXERCISE 4Do you think the tails in these sentences are likely to have a rising tone or a falling tone?

EXAMPLE: They’re all over the kitchen, those beetles.

1. Where’s it being held, Friday’s concert? ______2. What’s it like, this cheese? ______3. It can be dangerous, skiing. ______4. It’s made from Thai silk, Vicky’s dress. ______5. When are they coming, Frank and Gill? ______6. How much did you pay for them, these tickets? ______7. It’s not a great day for us to meet, Sunday. _______