Revision on Intonation Practice – Basic 6 English Lesson Note (First Term)

What is Intonation? Intonation is the rise and fall of your voice when speaking. It helps show feelings and meaning.

Types of Intonation:

• Rising intonation ↗ – for questions: “Are you coming?”
• Falling intonation ↘ – for statements: “I am going home.”
• Level intonation → – for lists: “I like rice, beans, and yam.”

Practice Exercise A

Read these sentences with the correct intonation:

1. What time is it? ↗
2. School starts at 8 o’clock. ↘
3. Did you finish your homework? ↗
4. I bought books, pens, and pencils. →
5. Please close the door. ↘