1. Constructive emphasis.
Practise saying these sentences with the correct emphasis. Repeat after the recording.
1. | Maybe you don't remember, but I did tell you there was a meeting today. |
2. | You're not going to fail the exam, but if you do fail you can take it again. |
3. | I don't think I've got her new number, but if I have got it I'll phone you. |
4. | We probably won't go shopping today, but if we do go we'll get the paper for you. |
5. | I'm not sure he'll like it, but if he does like it I'll cook it again next week. |
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7. | She doesn't speak any foreign languages, but she did study French when she was at school. |
8. | She doesn't generally eat meat, but she does eat chicken from time to time. |