Work in pairs and mark the intonation in the questions given below. Take turns to practise by saying them aloud with the correct intonation.
Is this your cat?
Rising intonation (↗) - This is a Yes/No question.
What is the name of your cat?
Falling intonation (↘) - This is a Wh- question.
Will you be going to your village?
Rising intonation (↗) - This is a Yes/No question.
Why are you going to your village?
Falling intonation (↘) - This is a Wh- question.
Is this where you live?
Rising intonation (↗) - This is a Yes/No question.
Where do you live?
Falling intonation (↘) - This is a Wh- question.
Can I meet your parents?
Rising intonation (↗) - This is a Yes/No question.
How are your parents?
Falling intonation (↘) - This is a Wh- question.
Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
Rising intonation (↗) - This is a Yes/No question.
What are you going to do tomorrow?
Falling intonation (↘) - This is a Wh- question.
Explanation
((i)) Yes/No questions begin with auxiliary verbs (Is, Will, Can, Do) and have rising intonation at the end. ((ii)) Wh- questions begin with question words (What, Why, When, How, Where, Who) and have falling intonation at the end. ((iii)) Yes/No questions begin with auxiliary verbs and have rising intonation at the end. ((iv)) Wh- questions have falling intonation at the end. ((v)) Yes/No questions have rising intonation at the end. ((vi)) Wh- questions have falling intonation at the end. ((vii)) Yes/No questions have rising intonation at the end. ((viii)) Wh- questions have falling intonation at the end. ((ix)) Yes/No questions have rising intonation at the end. ((x)) Wh- questions have falling intonation at the end.