18. Change of standard patterns Polite request Sounds like a command, the answer “yes” is expected 4) Could you give me a /PEN, please? Could you give me a EN, please? R equest Standard intonation, asking for information The answer “yes” is expected 3) Do you have a /CAR? Do you have a AR? G eneral question Standard intonation, asking for information More interested, surprised or asking to repeat 2) What is your AME? What is your /NAME? S pecial question Standard statement giving information Surprised question 1) He bought a new OUSE. He bought a new /HOUSE? Statement