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I. Which intonation patterns are used in the following situations? SITUATIONS INTONATION PATTERNS
1. Yes-No questions and for repetition-questions.
2. Wh-questions to sound more business-like & interested in
the subject or for one word question.
3. Statements which are complete, and definite
4. Tag questions to force other to agree with you
5. Statements which are intended to be soothing, encouraging or as a question.
6. Wh-questions to show as much interest in the other person as in the subject
7. Tag questions for checking information 8. Strong commands
9. Exclamations which refer to smth which is not exciting or unexpected. 10. Strong exclamations
11. Exclamations express real gratitude 12. New information 13. Old information 14. Listing
II. Mark the intonation patterns (Rising or Falling) for the following situations:
1. don’t argue with your mother (= prohibition)
2. don’t argue with your mother (= plea) 3. come on (= coaxing) 4. come on (=demand)
5. you should check your watch (= advice)
6. you could check your watch (= suggestion)
7. I will be back by ten (= promise)
8. I will be back by ten (= offer) 9. watch it (= warning) 10. watch it (= threat) 1 20:22, 09/01/2026
Exercises on English Intonation Patterns - Week 8 - Studocu
III. Marks different tone groups to show 2 different meanings of the four sentences below: 1.
The prince said the princess had been unfaithful.
A: _______________________________________
B: _______________________________________
2. Those who sold quickly made a profit.
A: _______________________________________
B: _______________________________________
3. They didn’t get married because of the war.
A: _______________________________________
B: _______________________________________
IV. Analyze the structures of the intonation patterns below: 1. 2. 3. 2 20:22, 09/01/2026
Exercises on English Intonation Patterns - Week 8 - Studocu
V. Mark the intonation patterns for the answers (A) below: I. It looks nice for a swim.
A: It’s rather cold (doubtful) 2. Why not get a car?
A: Because I can’t afford it (impatient). 3. l’ve lost my ticket.
A: You’re silly then (stating the obvious)
4. You can’t have an ice scream. A: Oh please (pleading) 5. What times are the buses?
A: Seven o'clock seven thirty and eight (listing)
6. She got eight “A” levels. A: Eight (impressed)
7. How much work have you got to do?
A: l’ve got to do the shopping (and more things after that) 8. Will the children go?
A: Some of them might (uncertain) 3 20:22, 09/01/2026
Exercises on English Intonation Patterns - Week 8 - Studocu