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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 106 · 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Can you cook? (c) How old is your cat?
  2. 2.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you live?
  4. 4.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) What is your hobby?
  6. 6.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you busy?
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like maths?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Can you dance?
  11. 11.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Are you busy? (c) Where do you work?
  18. 18.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Can you whistle? (c) How old is your brother?
  20. 20.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Where do you study? (c) Did you eat it?
  23. 23.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) When does it open? (c) Why are you happy?
  25. 25.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) How old is your brother?
  29. 29.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Do you like music? (c) Is it ready?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Why are you late? (c) When does it start?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Where do you live? (c) Where do you study?
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Where do you play?
  35. 35.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Which fruit do you like?” — 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) How old is your cat? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it hot?
  38. 38.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. How old is your cat?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Where do you live?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Are you tired?
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Are you busy?
  9. How old is your sister?
  10. Can you dance?
  11. Up ↗
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Where do you work?
  18. Down ↘
  19. How old is your brother?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Did you eat it?
  23. Down ↘
  24. Are you ready?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Do you like dogs?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. When does it close?
  32. Do you like mangoes?
  33. Are you okay?
  34. Can you swim?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Is it hot?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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