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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 134 · 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.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it ready?
  4. 4.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Where do you study? (c) Is it far?
  7. 7.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Can you swim? (c) How old is your brother?
  11. 11.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Do you like dogs?
  16. 16.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Did you like it?
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — 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) Which game do you like? (c) Are you busy?
  20. 20.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Can you skate? (c) Is it far?
  31. 31.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Where do you live? (c) Did you eat it?
  33. 33.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Why are you late?” — 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) Where do you work? (b) When does it close? (c) Is it late?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Can you cook?
  40. 40.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Is it ready?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Is it far?
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. How old is your brother?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Down ↘
  15. Do you like dogs?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Who is your teacher?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Are you busy?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Why are you tired?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Did you eat it?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Down ↘
  38. Is it late?
  39. Which game do you like?
  40. Down ↘

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