English Intonation Patterns Quiz
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What is the role of intonation in a language like English?

  • Changing the function of a sentence (correct)
  • Signaling emotions like anger and impatience
  • Indicating the part of speech
  • Changing the word meaning

    • How does a tonal language differ from other languages?

  • By having fewer than 1,000 speakers
  • By not using pitch variations
  • By using stress instead of pitch
  • By contrasting meaning using pitch in individual syllables (correct)

    • What is the significance of stress in English?

  • Identifying punctuation marks
  • Indicating part of speech (correct)
  • Expressing emotions
  • Changing word meanings

    • How does Mandarin Chinese use tones to convey meaning?

    <p>By employing pitch variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of intonation patterns in a language?

    <p>Modifying the function of a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many tonal languages are estimated to exist in Africa?

    <p>Approximately 1,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main similarity between intonation and punctuation in English?

    <p>Both modify sentence functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which languages are categorized as tonal languages based on the text?

    <p>Chinese, Thai, and Burmese</p> Signup and view all the answers

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