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Understanding Intonation Patterns

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How does changing the stress in a sentence affect its meaning?

It alters the meaning (correct)

It makes the sentence shorter

It creates confusion

It affects the pronunciation

What is the term for putting stress on an unexpected word in a sentence?

Unstressed emphasis

Regular stress

Word prominence

Contrastive stress (correct)

Which characteristic of connected speech is exemplified by contractions like 'don't' and 'haven't'?

Weak forms (correct)

Regular beat

Linking

Vowel shortening

What helps to keep the rhythm of speech regular in connected speech?

Linking words together Signup and view all the answers

Why do weaker syllables and words in connected speech become shorter?

To keep the rhythm regular Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of connected speech helps to make it smooth?

Contrastive stress Signup and view all the answers

How can learners improve their pronunciation according to the text?

Focusing on different aspects of pronunciation in lessons Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to help learners understand a wide variety of accents in English?

Listening to recordings of speakers from different countries Signup and view all the answers

In English, which intonation pattern is usually associated with expressing surprise?

Fall-rise tone Signup and view all the answers

Which intonation pattern indicates a question in English?

Rising tone Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended way to help learners improve their pronunciation?

Correcting pronunciation mistakes actively Signup and view all the answers

How does the text recommend making learners aware of the importance of pronunciation?

'By asking learners to repeat models of the new language' Signup and view all the answers

Why do we join words together in connected speech?

To facilitate smooth pronunciation Signup and view all the answers

What is intonation primarily used for in connected speech?

To show the meaningful tune of a sentence or group of words Signup and view all the answers

In connected speech, when does linking occur predominantly?

When one word ends in a vowel sound and the next starts with a consonant sound Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of intonation?

Avoiding eye contact Signup and view all the answers

When expressing surprise, how does intonation typically change in speech?

It follows a rising pattern at the end of the sentence Signup and view all the answers

How does intonation change when 'School's just finished' is said with happiness?

Rising tone at the end Signup and view all the answers