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

Answer key

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

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