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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question

Question

In speech, intonation can be equated with which feature in writing?
Options
A Spelling.
B Punctuation marks.
Correct Answer
C Paragraphs.
D Capital letters.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Intonation, in speech, can be equated with punctuation marks in writing, as it suggests if the utterance is a statement, a question, or an exclamation.

Hint

It helps to structure meaning, just like commas, periods, and question marks do in writing.

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