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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 184 · 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) Do you like maths? (b) Did you find it? (c) How old is your cat?
  2. 2.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Are you busy? (c) Which sport do you like?
  4. 4.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it ready? (c) Can you cook?
  7. 7.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Why are you late? (c) How old is your cat?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Do you like maths?
  12. 12.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Is it hot?
  15. 15.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Can you dance? (c) How old is your dog?
  20. 20.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) How old is your cat?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Where do you work? (c) Where do you play?
  24. 24.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — 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) Do you like music? (b) Why are you late? (c) Which sport do you like?
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) When does it end? (c) Do you like cricket?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you tired?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) Is it hot? (c) Who is your hero?
  32. 32.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you sad?
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Is it new? (c) Which game do you like?
  35. 35.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“Is it ready?” — 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) Which game do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) Did you eat it?
  38. 38.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — 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) Is it open? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Where do you study?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you ready?

Answer key

  1. How old is your cat?
  2. Up ↗
  3. Which sport do you like?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. How old is your brother?
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Are you tired?
  11. Do you like maths?
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. Why are you sad?
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. How old is your dog?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Do you like mangoes?
  23. Did you like it?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Down ↘
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Do you like music?
  29. Do you like cricket?
  30. Where do you work?
  31. Who is your hero?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Is it far?
  34. Is it new?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Which game do you like?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Is it open?
  40. Are you ready?

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