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

The Rising Tune is commonly used in all of the following EXCEPT:
Options
A Yes/no questions.
B Polite requests.
C Statements of fact.
Correct Answer
D Tag-questions seeking information.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Statements of fact typically use a falling tune. The rising tune is used for questions, polite requests, and seeking information.

Hint

Statements that declare a fact usually end with a falling tone.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 977 of 1604
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