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example of rising falling and falling intonation?
  

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Hi Rising intonation can be used very simply to ask a question: - But are you happy ? It can be used to express surprise or indignation or pleasure: - Why are you asking that question ? - I had a great time !

  • Hi Rising intonation can be used very simply to ask a question: - But are you happy ?
  • It can be used to express surprise or indignation or pleasure: - Why are you asking that question ?
  • - I had a great time !
  • Falling intonation usually means disagreement, disappointment or unhappiness: - Your idea is hopeless .
  • - I wish I hadn't gone to that party .
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Hi

Rising intonation can be used very simply to ask a question:

- But are you happy?

It can be used to express surprise or indignation or pleasure:

- Why are you asking that question?

- I had a great time!

Falling intonation usually means disagreement, disappointment or unhappiness:

- Your idea

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