Question

In yes / no question sentence, which tone is used?

• A. The falling tone
• B. The rising tone
• C. The falling-Rising tone
• D. The rising-Falling tone

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The rising tone

• In yes/no questions, English typically uses a rising tone at the end of the sentence.

• This rising intonation signals that a response is expected — either "yes" or "no".

👉 Example:

• Are you coming? ↗ (pitch rises at the end)

• Is it ready? ↗

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• a) The falling tone → Used in statements, wh-questions, commands.

• c) The falling-rising tone → Often used to express uncertainty or politeness.

• d) The rising-falling tone → Used for exclamations or strong feelings.