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This rise and fall in tone is called intonation .
Now, work in pairs and mark the intonation in the questions given below. Take turns to practise by saying them aloud with the correct intonation.
- (i) Is this your cat?
- (ii) What is the name of your cat?
- (iii) Will you be going to your village?
- (iv) Why are you going to your village?
- (v) Is this where you live?
- (vi) Where do you live?
- (vii) Can I meet your parents?
- (viii) How are your parents?
- (ix) Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
- (x) What are you going to do tomorrow?
View Answer
| No. | Question | Correct intonation | Why? |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | Is this your cat? | ↗ Rising | It is a Yes/No question. |
| (ii) | What is the name of your cat? | ↘ Falling | It is a Wh-question. |
| (iii) | Will you be going to your village? | ↗ Rising | It is a Yes/No question. |
| (iv) | Why are you going to your village? | ↘ Falling | It begins with “Why”. |
| (v) | Is this where you live? | ↗ Rising | It is a Yes/No question. |
| (vi) | Where do you live? | ↘ Falling | It begins with “Where”. |
| (vii) | Can I meet your parents? | ↗ Rising | It is a Yes/No question. |
| (viii) | How are your parents? | ↘ Falling | It begins with “How”. |
| (ix) | Do you have any plans for tomorrow? | ↗ Rising | It is a Yes/No question. |
| (x) | What are you going to do tomorrow? | ↘ Falling | It begins with “What”. |
While making questions, remember the correct word order.
Work in pairs and take turns to ask and answer questions about a trip that you are planning. Remember to use the correct intonation while asking these questions.
Here are some prompts for you.
- The destination (Where…)
- Purpose (Why…)
- Mode of transport (How…)
- Duration (When…)
- Travel companions (Who…)
- Activities (What…)
Now, work in pairs and take turns to ask and answer the questions about witty characters in folktales or stories you have read. Use the correct intonation while asking questions.
For example: Your favourite character in the folktale (Who...?)
Who is your favourite character in the folktale?
- The name of the witty character (Who...?)
- The reason for her/his wit being important in the story (Why...?)
- The most famous trick or clever idea she/he used (What…?)
- The time period or setting of the folktale/story (When…?)
- The way she/he used her/his intelligence to solve a problem (How...?)
- The location where the story takes place (Where…?)
View Sample Questions
| Prompt | Question | Why this question word? |
|---|---|---|
| The witty character | Who is the witty character in the story? | “Who” asks about a person. |
| Importance of the character’s wit | Why is the character’s wit important in the story? | “Why” asks for a reason. |
| The clever idea used | What clever idea does the character use? | “What” asks about a thing or action. |
| The time or setting | When is the story set? | “When” asks about time. |
| The way the problem is solved | How does the character use intelligence to solve the problem? | “How” asks about the method. |
| The place of the story | Where does the story take place? | “Where” asks about place. |
