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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 151 · 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: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Is it late? (c) When does it start?
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Is it late? (c) Why are you sad?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Why are you sad?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it late?
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Is it ready?
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Did you find it? (c) Where do you study?
  10. 10.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Where do you work?
  13. 13.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Is it new? (c) Why are you tired?
  19. 19.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) When does it end? (c) Can you dance?
  21. 21.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you okay?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) Are you okay?
  26. 26.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) When does it close? (c) Who is your teacher?
  31. 31.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“What is your hobby?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Is it far?
  35. 35.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

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

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