· You have been using my pan/pen, haven’t you?
· He lost his bat/bet.
· I can see a band/bend ahead.
· We heard the cattle/kettle from a long way away.
16.4 Listen and practice this telephone conversation. Notice the polite rising intonation.
a) A: Cavendish Manufacturing Company. Can I help you?
B: I’d like to speak to the Managing Director, please.
A: The Managing Director? That’s Anna Cavendish. I’ll put you through.