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E. Pronunciation
Wh-questions (Who, What, Where, Why, When, Which, How) do not have the rising
intonation of Yes/No questions; the intonation falls on the stressed syllable of the last
important word.
How long has this pain been bo'thering you?
1. Listen to the tape and mark the syllable where the stress falls.
1. How long has this pain been bothering you?
2. When did you first notice this pain?
3. How many do you smoke a day?
2. Repeat the sentences, paying particular attention to the syllable
where the intonation falls.
3. Listen to the tape and write the questions that you hear.
1.______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________
