Intonation is the voice going up or down on the strongest syllable of the most important word in a phrase or sentence. Intonation statements usually goes down at the end. Intonation in WH questions (Who? What? Why? When? Where? How?) usually goes down at the end. Intonation in Yes/No questions usually goes up- at the end. a. Listen and repeat. WH question: How did you spend your holiday? Statement: I went to America. Yes/No question: Was it expensive? Statement: Yes. Very. / No. Not very. |