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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 174 · 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.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Where do you live?
  4. 4.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) When does it end? (c) Where do you work?
  7. 7.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Do you like music? (c) Why are you late?
  9. 9.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Are you ready? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  13. 13.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“What is your name?” — 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) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it open? (c) Are you ready?
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like maths?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it hot?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Which game do you like?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you ready? (b) Do you like music? (c) What is your name?
  22. 22.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Who is your hero?” — 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) Where do you study? (b) Is it hot? (c) Can you whistle?
  28. 28.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Are you okay? (c) What is your hobby?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you work? (c) When does it close?
  34. 34.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Who is your teacher?” — 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) Why are you tired? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like rain?
  38. 38.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

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

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