Question 34
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2019
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
In a spoken dialogue, how can intonation affect the meaning of a sentence? Provide examples to illustrate your points.
Answer Options
A.
Intonation has no effect on the meaning of a sentence; the words alone determine the message.
B.
Emphasizing the same word in every sentence will always convey the same meaning, regardless of intonation.
C.
A rising intonation at the end of a statement always indicates certainty, as in 'You're coming.'
Correct Answer
D.
Intonation can significantly alter the meaning of a sentence. For example, a rising intonation at the end of a statement can indicate a question, as in 'You're coming?', while a falling intonation can signify certainty, as in 'You're coming.' Additionally, emphasizing different words through intonation can change the focus of the sentence, such as 'I didn't say he stole the money' versus 'I didn't say he stole the money.'
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Intonation can significantly alter the meaning of a sentence. For example, a rising intonation at the end of a statement can indicate a question, as in 'You're coming?', while a falling intonation can signify certainty, as in 'You're coming.' Additionally, emphasizing different words through intonation can change the focus of the sentence, such as 'I didn't say he stole the money' versus 'I didn't say he stole the money.'
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Waec Model Questions Vol1
2019
English Language
Question 34.
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questions from the
2019
Waec Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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