1 Falling tone is used in the following types of sentences. 1)Ordinary statements a. She's a very good actress. y b. He was here a moment ago. y c. This is john. hHe's from america, w
1. Falling tone is used in the following types of sentences. ▪ 1) Ordinary statements a. She’s a very good actress. ↘ b. He was here a moment ago. ↘ c. This is John. He’s from America. ↘
2)WH questions(special questions) a. What did you think of the show? y b Which is your favourite subject? y C.你拿的什么啊?y d.你在干什么?(普通话) 你干啥玩意儿?(东北话)y 你在搞么子?(沙市话)y
▪ 2) WH questions (special questions): a. What did you think of the show? ↘ b. Which is your favourite subject? ↘ c. 你拿的什么啊? ↘ d. 你在干什么? (普通话) 你干啥玩意儿? (东北话) ↘ 你在搞么子? (沙市话) ↘
3)Imperative sentences (strong commands a. Stand up! y b. Be quiet! y C Out! y
▪ 3) Imperative sentences (strong commands) a. Stand up! ↘ b. Be quiet! ↘ c. Out! ↘
4)EXclamatory sentences a. What a beautiful day! y b. How nice of him y C. Wow! What a beautiful girl over there!
▪ 4) Exclamatory sentences a. What a beautiful day! ↘ b. How nice of him! ↘ c. Wow! What a beautiful girl over there! ↘