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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 153 · 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: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) When does it start? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  3. 3.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Did you like it?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Where do you live? (c) Can you cook?
  6. 6.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Where do you study? (c) Which game do you like?
  10. 10.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Did you like it? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  13. 13.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Who is your friend?
  22. 22.“Which game do you like?” — 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) What is your hobby? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it late?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it late?
  25. 25.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Do you like rain? (c) How old is your dog?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you ready?
  31. 31.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Why are you sad?
  33. 33.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Are you tired?
  36. 36.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Are you okay? (c) What is your hobby?
  38. 38.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. When does it start?
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Can you cook?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Are you okay?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. Why are you happy?
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Up ↗
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Who is your friend?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Is it late?
  24. Which fruit do you like?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Which game do you like?
  29. How old is your dog?
  30. Where do you work?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Why are you sad?
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Are you tired?
  36. Down ↘
  37. What is your hobby?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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