4. Intonation patterns II


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Remember that in the previous session we studied how falling intonation works. Now, we are going to focus our attention on rising intonation.

We use rising intonation with:

  • Yes / No questions
  • Offers
  • Enumerations

 

Pregunta Verdadero-Falso

Watch the video below which explains how rising intonation works and practise repeating the sentences. While watching the video say if the following statements are True or False:

Pregunta 1

1. Rising intonation communicates uncertainty.

Pregunta 2

2. Using rising intonation can be a way of showing you want to keep your turn in a conversation.

Pregunta 3

3. When we are listing things we use rising-falling intonation.

Pregunta 4

4. Sentences like Can you play the flute? and Do you play any other instrument? are examples of falling intonation.

  

Now it's time to compare how to pronounce rising and falling intonation. Do the exercises provided in the video below and follow the speaker's instructions: