Intonation: tact, softening and implied meaning
Phonics · Intonation · C1 · 20 min. Use the fall-rise to hint at an unspoken 'but', interpret what speakers imply and write tactful replies to awkward questions.
About this worksheet
Use the fall-rise to hint at an unspoken 'but', interpret what speakers imply and write tactful replies to awkward questions.
- Level
- C1
- Category
- Phonics
- Topic
- Intonation
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Exercises
- Key words, Multiple choice, Speaking / writing task
- Answer key
- Included
- Access
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On the sheet
- Key words: Read the examples aloud. Compare the fall ↘ and the fall-rise ↘↗.
- Multiple choice: What does B imply?
- Speaking / writing task: Be tactful.
