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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 166 · 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.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Did you find it? (c) Why are you tired?
  4. 4.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) Where do you work? (c) What is your school?
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like maths?
  9. 9.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — 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) What is your school? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) How old is your cat?
  16. 16.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Do you like music?” — 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) Which song do you like? (b) When does it start? (c) Is it new?
  24. 24.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it hot? (c) Who is your friend?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Why are you late? (c) Are you ready?
  29. 29.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Do you like music?
  39. 39.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

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

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