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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 164 · 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: “Are you hungry?” — 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) Are you busy? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Why are you tired?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you sad?
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it new? (c) Who is your teacher?
  5. 5.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Is it new? (c) Do you like dogs?
  9. 9.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  11. 11.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it hot? (c) Who is your hero?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Why are you happy?
  16. 16.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) What is your school?
  18. 18.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — 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) Is it new? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you tired?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like dogs?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Is it late? (c) Why are you tired?
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it hot?” — 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 cricket? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you okay?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it hot?
  26. 26.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) Can you swim?
  28. 28.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) What is your name? (c) Who is your friend?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Where do you play? (c) Why are you late?
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Where do you play? (c) Did you like it?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Where do you live? (c) Are you hungry?
  34. 34.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you dance?
  40. 40.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

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

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