Question Intonation - One Easy Tip to Remember!
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Question Intonation - One Easy Tip to Remember!
Intonation in English Questions
Understanding Intonation Patterns
- When asking questions in English, the intonation can either rise or fall at the end. This video provides a simple tip to determine which intonation to use based on the expected answer.
- If the answer to your question is "yes" or "no," your intonation should rise. Questions starting with "can," "do," "are," or "have" typically elicit yes/no responses.
- For questions that begin with words like "what," "when," "where," "how," and "why," the intonation should fall, as these do not have yes/no answers.
Examples of Intonation Usage
- Comparing examples:
- Rising intonation: “Are you hungry?”
- Falling intonation: “How are you?”
- Further examples include:
- Rising: “Have you tried durian?”
- Falling: “When did you try durian?”
Practice Questions
- The video encourages viewers to practice by answering questions such as:
- “Are you hungry?”
- “Why doesn’t he eat meat?”