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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 160 · 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: “Did you find it?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Can you cook?
  3. 3.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like maths?
  5. 5.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — 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.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Where do you live? (c) Is it ready?
  14. 14.“Which sport do you like?” — 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) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you study? (c) When does it open?
  16. 16.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Did you eat it?” — 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.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Is it new? (c) Did you see it?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Why are you happy?
  25. 25.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  27. 27.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) When does it open? (c) How old is your sister?
  29. 29.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like rain?
  31. 31.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “When does it close?” — 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) Are you busy? (b) Are you okay? (c) How old is your cat?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Is it hot?
  36. 36.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Which fruit 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) Why are you tired? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it late?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Why are you happy?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Do you like cricket?

Answer key

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

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