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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 103 · 40 questions
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How to say it (Yes/no up, wh- down): Starts with Do, Is, Are, Can, Did…? Usually up at the end ↗. Starts with What, Where, When, Why, How, Who, Which? Usually down at the end ↘. Put the rise or fall on the last stressed word: Do you like MANgoes? ↗

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  1. 1.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Can you cook? (c) When does it open?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Which game do you like?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Is it late? (c) Are you tired?
  8. 8.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Do you like cricket?
  10. 10.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Is it far? (c) Who is your hero?
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Can you cook? (c) How old is your cat?
  17. 17.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it hot?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Do you like music?
  21. 21.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Are you okay? (c) Where do you study?
  24. 24.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like music?
  33. 33.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Is it new? (c) Where do you study?
  38. 38.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) What is your name? (c) Can you swim?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your school? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it late?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. When does it open?
  6. Which game do you like?
  7. What is your school?
  8. Down ↘
  9. Do you like cricket?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Is it far?
  16. How old is your cat?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Is it hot?
  20. Which sport do you like?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Where do you study?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. Down ↘
  32. Why are you happy?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Down ↘
  36. Up ↗
  37. Is it new?
  38. Down ↘
  39. What is your name?
  40. Is it late?

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