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140 701. 2$nd$ exceptional case. Statements which are complete in themselves but which nevertheless suggest a continuation or rejoinder of some kind take a rising intonation. Statements expressing doubt on the part of the speaker come into this category.

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702. 3$rd$ exceptional case. Statements expressing regret generally have a rising intonation at the end.