This tune consists of a fall in the pitch from a high level to low level.

It is normally used in :
1. Ordinary statements made without any implications
2. Questions beginning with a question - word such as what , how,where,why etc. when used in
a neutral way
3. Commands
4. Exclamations
5. Question tags : when the speaker expects the listener to agree with her.
6. Rhetorical Questions

The Rising Tune

This tune consists of a rise in the pitch of the voice from a low level to a high level.
It is normally used in :
1. Incomplete sentences
2. Polarity type Questions which demand a yes/no answer
3. Non-polarity (wh-type)questions when said in a warm / friendly way
4. Polite requests
5. Question tags : when the speaker gives his/her listener the option to disagree with him/her
6. Repetition Questions
7. Expected Responses
8. Alternative Questions
9. Enumeration
10. Afterthought , doubt , hesitation
11. Greetings , partings, apologies ,encouragement

Activity

Activity 1
Now its time for practice.Given below is a link to an excersize for practicing Intonation. Listen to the
sentences carefully and do as directed.
All the best !
Practice Exercise

Practicing English Rhythm

Childrens nursery rhymes and songs provide excellent materials for practicing rhythm.
Given below are a few links to my favourite English Nursery rhymes and songs to help you practice
the English rhythm.Listen carefully , for the first step towards good spoken English is the ability to
comprehend the text being read. Also , you should train your ears to the accent and rhythm ,
thereafter YOU should imitate and repeat for practice.
[London Bridge]
[Baba Black Sheep]
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Now , its time for some activities .Ensure that you work out thse activities. Do not skip them . Enjoy
the rhythm !

Activity

Activity 1
Given below is a famous nursery rhyme usually used for practicing English rhythm. Read it
aloud. As you read along , tap on your desk or table to get the characteristic English rhythm . Make
a note of stressed syllables (') they need to be uttered carefully .
As 'I was 'going to St 'Ives,
I 'met a 'man with 'seven 'wives,
'Every 'wife had 'seven 'sacks,
'Every 'sack had 'seven 'cats,
'Every 'cat had 'seven 'kits,
'Kits , 'Cats ,'Sacks and 'Wives ,
'How many were 'going to St . 'Ives ?
Source:CIEFL ,PGCTE, Block-II