LANGUAGE NOTES

Mr. Wilson, I’d like you … Notice the rising intonation on “Mr. Wilson,” which is used
to address someone. Listen for the “d” in “I’d like.” This means I would like, which is
very different from I like. (“I’d like” means the same as “I would like” or “I want.”)

Dr. Smith is an economist. Notice the stress on “economist.” This content word has
new information, so it is emphasized. There are four syllables in “economist,” with the
stress on the second syllable (e-CON-o-mist).

He just finished writing … “just” means the very recent past. “Just” is usually used
with a simple past verb because the action is complete. However, it can also be used
with the present perfect (He’s just finished writing …).

Development program. Since these two words make a compound noun, the main
stress falls on “development.”

By any chance? Means the same as “possibly.” Notice the rising intonation, which is
used in yes/no questions to confirm that something is true

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1 Margaret
2 Wilson
3 Edward Smith
4 Stress
5 Content Word
6 Syllable
Compound Noun