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Which tone is used in simple, factual statements?

ARising

BFalling

CRising-falling

DFalling-rising

Answer:

B. Falling

Read Explanation:

The falling tone is used for ordinary, straightforward statements, commands, exclamations, and Wh-questions asked neutrally.
E.g., "I am a↘ teacher."


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