Read this conversation and guess which intonation and meaning ‘Mm’ will have in B’s answers.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
A: Would you like some home-made muffins? B: Mm? A: Would you like some muffins? B: Mm A: Well, make up your mind. B: Mm. A: Here you are. B: (eating) Mm! A: I'm glad you like them. I made them myself. Would you like to try them with marmalade? B: Mm? A: Marmalade. They’re marvellous with marmalade. Would you like some? B: Mm. A: Here you are. B: (7) (eating) Mm!
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