Rising intonation at the end of questions is used when we’re expecting a Yes or No answer.
For example:
- Have you seen my glasses?
or when asking for further clarification:
- Where did you say they were?
Falling intonation, on the other hand, is used when the question is not answerable by Yes or No. (Wh-questions)
For example:
- Where do you live?
- What time is it?
Answers and statements usually end in falling intonation – this may vary slightly depending on the speaker’s accent and personal speech patterns.
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