- Look at these questions and answers. The words in italics are those that a native speaker would naturally stress in his/her answer.
e.g. a. Is it half past ten? No, it’s
quarterpast ten.
b. Is it a quarter to? No, it’s quarter
past. Now, match the numbered questions with the lettered responses.
1. Is that Andrea’s brother? A. That’s
my brother.
2. Is that your nephew? B. That’s my
brother.
3. Where’s your car? A. I haven’t got a
car. 4. Let’s drive there. B. I haven’t
got a car.
5. What news of John? A. He’s just
been toItaly.
6. Why doesn’t he go to Italy? B. He’s just been to
Italy.
What are the implications for teachers and students in the classroom?