Intonation Grade 8

what is Intonation in in spoken language?

• The stress placed on individual syllables within words.

• The rhythm created by syllable length in a sentence.

• The variation in pitch or tone when speaking.

• The volume level at which words are spoken.

In English, intonation patterns can help indicate wheter a sentence is…..

• A command or exclamation

• A list of vocabulary words

• A noun or verb

• Written or spoken correctly

Which sentence uses falling intonation?

• Are you coming?

• Where is your book?

• I’m going home now.

• Did you see that?

Which sentence most likely uses rising intonation

• She is my best friend

• Are you going to the party?

• I finished my homework

• We are going to the store

Which type of intonation is typically used to ask yes/no questions?

• Rising intonation

• Falling intonation

• Flat intonation

• Monotone

In which situation is falling intonation commonly used?

• Expressing uncertainty

• Asking a question

• Giving a command

• Showing surprise

To show sarcasm, what type of intonation is often used?

• Rising-falling

• Rising

• Monotone

• Falling

Which intonation pattern is commonly used when expressing disappointment?

• Rising

• Falling

• Rising-falling

• Flat

Rising intonation is usually used in…

• Statements

• Yes/no questions

• Commands

• Exclamations

Rising intonation at the end of a sentence usually indicates….

• A completed statement

• Uncertainty or a question

• Strong emphasis on a single word

• The start of a new topic