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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 179 · 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Is it far? (c) What is your school?
  2. 2.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Are you ready? (c) How old is your cat?
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you play?
  9. 9.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it late?
  14. 14.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Can you dance?
  16. 16.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Is it open?” — 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) Which game do you like? (c) Is it open?
  24. 24.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “Do you like music?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  27. 27.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) What is your school?
  29. 29.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Can you cook? (c) Which game do you like?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Are you busy?
  32. 32.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “What is your school?” — 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) Where do you live? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like rain?
  39. 39.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. What is your school?
  2. Up ↗
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Are you ready?
  8. Do you like cricket?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Is it late?
  14. Down ↘
  15. How old is your cat?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Is it open?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Do you like mangoes?
  27. Up ↗
  28. Did you see it?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Which game do you like?
  31. How old is your brother?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Down ↘
  38. Where do you live?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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