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LESSON 2 · Write It Right

PAUSE TO THINK

How many different emotions can the sentence 'That is fine' convey?

Many — from genuine agreement to barely controlled fury

Delivered with different intonation, **'fine'** can signal real satisfaction, mild acceptance, resignation, irritation, sarcasm, or anger. The words never change; only the tone does.

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