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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 194 · 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) When does it open? (b) Is it late? (c) Are you tired?
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) What is your school? (c) Is it ready?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Is it ready? (c) When does it start?
  4. 4.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you tired?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Are you busy? (c) Can you skate?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you ready?
  8. 8.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “Is it ready?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Are you busy?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Are you busy? (c) Did you see it?
  16. 16.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Did you eat it?
  18. 18.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Did you like it? (c) Why are you happy?
  22. 22.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) When does it close?
  26. 26.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Are you ready?
  32. 32.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like dogs?
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Did you find it?
  35. 35.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Is it hot? (c) What is your school?

Answer key

  1. When does it open?
  2. What is your school?
  3. Is it ready?
  4. Up ↗
  5. How old is your cat?
  6. When does it start?
  7. Are you ready?
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Which song do you like?
  15. Why are you tired?
  16. Up ↗
  17. How old is your brother?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Why are you happy?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Up ↗
  25. Do you like dogs?
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. What is your hobby?
  32. Up ↗
  33. What is your name?
  34. Did you find it?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Up ↗
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. Is it hot?

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