Wh- Questions for Clarification or Information
Listen to these two dialogues. Why did speaker X answer the same question in two different ways?
Dialogue 1
X: I'm going to Europe.
Y: Where?
X: France.
Dialogue 2
X: I'm going to Europe.
Y: Where?
X: Europe.
The Rule: In a wh- question, if the pitch falls, the speaker is probably seeking more information. If the pitch rises, the speaker is asking you to repeat or clarify.
Now you....
You will see a statement. Listen to the question and choose the correct response.
