1.10 (R) Practice Intonation
Intonation Practice In general, English has two basic intonation patterns: Your voice rises in Yes-No questions. You should always rise on the last word of the question.
Are you going to take a trip next year? Is your friend going to drive with us? Will the homework assignment take a lot of time? Can the consulate help you with your visa problem? Could you please give me your cell phone number? Would you like a piece of pie? Have you paid your rent this month? Will you be able to go to the game with us? Do you have any plans for the weekend?
2. Your voice rises and falls in statements and WH-questions. Practice rising and falling intonation with the following sentences. Notice that in some sentences the rising and falling intonation applies to more than one word.
I'm planning a vacation in Florida. My friend is going to drive to New York with us. The homework assignment won't take much time. The weather in my country is hot and humid. My family hasn't done much traveling. Why do you want my phone number? Where should I go for help with my visa problem? What kind of desserts do you have? Who are you going to the football game with? When do you have to pay your rent? How much will I pay for a good used car?