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

Answer key

  1. Are you busy?
  2. Up ↗
  3. Is it far?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. When does it start?
  10. Is it hot?
  11. Do you like cricket?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. When does it open?
  16. Where do you live?
  17. Which song do you like?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Do you like maths?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. How old is your sister?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Are you okay?
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Are you tired?

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