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English Intonation Patterns Explained

This document discusses intonation patterns in English statements, WH-questions, yes/no questions, and choices. Statements use falling intonation. WH-questions use falling intonation. Yes/no questions use rising intonation. Choices can use mixed rising/falling intonation depending on the options. The document provides examples to illustrate each intonation pattern.

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English Intonation Patterns Explained

This document discusses intonation patterns in English statements, WH-questions, yes/no questions, and choices. Statements use falling intonation. WH-questions use falling intonation. Yes/no questions use rising intonation. Choices can use mixed rising/falling intonation depending on the options. The document provides examples to illustrate each intonation pattern.

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INTONATION PATTERNS IN ENGLISH

Falling: Statements

1. I worked on Monday. 2. It’s going to rain today.

3. It is raining today. 4. It’s getting late.

5. We live in Toronto. 6. I am absolutely certain.

7. She is 15 years old. 8. He doesn’t own a car.

9. I have to go to the grocery store. 10. My computer is broken.

11. He had to work late last night. 12. He kicked the ball and scored.

13. Ask them to join us for lunch. 14. There is some mail for you.

15. The ballerina dances gracefully. 16. They played the music too loud.

17. The kids like to play together. 18. It is too cold outside.

19. The mall is very crowded. 20. We went to visit our parents.

Falling: WH-Questions

2. What should I wear today?


1. Why is that man staring at me?
4. Who is coming to visit the lab?
3. When does the performance begin?
6. Who’s been paying the bills?
5. When do you finish your PhD?
8. Who would she stay with?
7. Where should I park the car?
10. When are you leaving?
9. Why didn’t you call me?
12. Who owns this briefcase?
11. What has he done now?
14. How old is your dog?
13. Where’s the coffee machine?
16. Which door opened?
15. How was your weekend in Toronto?
18. Where are the keys to the back door?
17. Who are you travelling with?
20. Why are the lights red?
19. Who should we send invitations to?
Rising: Yes/No Questions

1. Do you like fish? 2. Are you going to the library tomorrow?

3. Do you know where the museum is? 4. Are you sure the party is today?

5. Are you feeling cold? 6. Did you get a haircut?

7. Have you had lunch yet? 8. Is this your home?

9. Are you married? 10. Do you have children?

11. Do you like to read? 12. Did you have coffee this morning?

13. Did you sleep well last night? 14. Do you think it will snow soon?

15. Did you go shopping yesterday? 16. Do you drive a car to work?

17. Will you be going to the workshop? 18. Is the library near your home?

19. Were you on the swim team? 20. Is there a bathroom in this building?

21. Oh really? What? (disbelief) 22. At what time? (clarification)

23. Who paid for the meal? (clarification) 24. What did you say? (clarification)

Rising/Falling (Mixed Intonation) – Choice:

1. Would you like milk or sugar in your 2. Do you want the blue dress or the red
coffee? dress?

3. Is it new or used? 4. Would you rather visit the beach or the


amusement park?

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