Intonation: Three Tones & Tone Units

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Three tones and tone units in English.

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Intonation: Three Tones & Tone Units


Froggy Jumps Intonation: Three Tones & Tone UnitsOnline version Three tones and tone units in English. by Profe Luz 1 What is a tone unit (TU) in spoken English? a A whole sentence b A chunk of speech with a single intonation pattern c A single word 2 How many main sentence-end tones are typically taught in basic English intonation? a Two: fall and rise b Three: fall, rise, fall-rise c Four: fall, rise, fall-rise, rise-fall 3 Which tone is most common for statements in English? a Fall-rise b Rising (rise) c Falling (fall) 4 Which tone often signals a yes/no question in simple form? a Falling b Fall-rise c Rising 5 What marks the boundary between tone units in speech? a Breath or pause b Word boundary c Punctuation in writing 6 Which tone can signal contrast or surprise in English? a Fall-rise b Rising c Falling 7 How are tone units used in connected speech? a To chunk speech into meaningful units b To mark syllable count c To increase loudness 8 Which tone is common for polite requests or tentative statements? a Fall-rise b Rising c Falling 9 What mainly causes a tone unit boundary? a A high pitch peak b A change in volume only c A natural pause or breath 10 Which is not a common English sentence-end tone among the three? a Rise-fall b Rise c Fall 11 Which intonation is most natural for a simple statement? a Fall-rise b Falling c Rising 12 Which tone is commonly used with yes/no questions? a Fall-rise b Falling c Rising 13 Which tone can express uncertainty or doubt at the end of a sentence? a Falling b Fall-rise c Rising 14 Which tone is often used to seek confirmation in casual speech? a Rising b Falling c Fall-rise 15 Which tone is typical at the end of many wh- questions (what, where)? a Falling b Fall-rise c Rising 16 Which tone conveys polite hesitation or suggestion? a Fall-rise b Falling c Rising 17 Which tone marks a contrast or indicates more information is coming? a Rising b Falling c Fall-rise 18 Which tone is often used for a firm, final statement? a Fall-rise b Falling c Rising 19 Which tone is common in requests for confirmation like 'You agree?'? a Fall-rise b Falling c Rising 20 Which tone might indicate the speaker is not finished and wants the listener to continue? a Fall-rise b Falling c Rising

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Intonation: Three Tones & Tone UnitsOnline version

by Profe Luz

What is a tone unit (TU) in spoken English?

How many main sentence-end tones are typically taught in basic English intonation?

Which tone is most common for statements in English?

Which tone often signals a yes/no question in simple form?

What marks the boundary between tone units in speech?

Which tone can signal contrast or surprise in English?

How are tone units used in connected speech?

Which tone is common for polite requests or tentative statements?

What mainly causes a tone unit boundary?

Which is not a common English sentence-end tone among the three?

Which intonation is most natural for a simple statement?

Which tone is commonly used with yes/no questions?

Which tone can express uncertainty or doubt at the end of a sentence?

Which tone is often used to seek confirmation in casual speech?

Which tone is typical at the end of many wh- questions (what, where)?

Which tone conveys polite hesitation or suggestion?

Which tone marks a contrast or indicates more information is coming?

Which tone is often used for a firm, final statement?

Which tone is common in requests for confirmation like 'You agree?'?

Which tone might indicate the speaker is not finished and wants the listener to continue?