INTONATION IN ENGLISH SPEECH This is the rise and fall of the voice.

. It is the combination of tunes on which we pronounce the syllables that make up our speech. There are four tunes in speaking: (1) low (2) normal (3) high (4) extra high There are three intonation patterns: 2-3-1 Rising-falling intonation 2-3-3 Rising intonation 2-3-2 Non-final intonation 2-3-1 or Rising-Falling Intonation This pattern begin on the normal (2) tune and ends by raising the voice to a high (3) on the last stressed syllable of the sentence, then making it fall to a low (1). 1. They want to listen to the latest recording. 2. Brenda had been working for six hours. 3. The traffic is slow because of the flooded street. 4. Somebody blew a whistle. 5. Sit down at the table. 2-3-3 or Rising Intonation The voice begins on the normal (2) tune and ends on a high (3) tune

on the last stressed word of the sentence. 1. Are you sure youve got enough paper? 2. Would you rather have coffee? 3. Have you been to many places this year? 4. Will you please take these forms to the table? 5. Do you really close at seven oclock? 2-3-2 or Non-final Intonation It is used in that part of the sentence which precedes the last stressed word. The voice begins on the normal (2) then rises to pitch level (3) on the stressed word, and returns to the normal level or tune (2). It may be used in combination with other patterns, especially in stressed function words, in contrast and comparisons, and in sentences where two or more thought groups are divided by short pauses. 1. Are you ready to leave? 2. They should be here on time. 3. Im looking for a toothbrush not a hairbrush. 4. Linda runs faster than Sonia does. 5. When the boat docked, did he go straight to the Customs Office?
Identify the intonation pattern in each sentence. Choose your answer from the given choices. Write the letter of your answer before the number. A. 2-3-1 or Rising-Falling Intonation B. 2-3-3 or Rising Intonation C. 2-3-2 or Non-final Intonation

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No, thank you, not today. Does she know? Clean up your room. What would you like for breakfast? Where did you learn it? Were they invited? Is he coming? Do you mean you lost your front door key? 9. Hed like to get it, but he cant. 10. If you leave now, we have to go with you. 11. Will you stay with him while I run to the store? 12. Can you do it? 13. Smoke in the next room 14. Look at that boy. 15. Keep watch, while I run to the station for help.