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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 202 · 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 UP at the end? (a) How old is your sister? (b) Is it hot? (c) Which sport do you like?
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Are you tired? (c) Where do you play?
  4. 4.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Do you like music? (c) Is it far?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it ready?
  12. 12.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Can you whistle?
  16. 16.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Can you cook? (c) Which song do you like?
  19. 19.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your hobby?
  26. 26.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you busy?
  28. 28.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Who is your hero?
  35. 35.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Did you see it? (c) Is it open?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Is it open? (c) Where do you work?
  38. 38.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Is it hot?
  2. Why are you late?
  3. Are you tired?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Why are you sad?
  11. Is it ready?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Can you whistle?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Can you cook?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Up ↗
  22. Down ↘
  23. Up ↗
  24. Down ↘
  25. What is your hobby?
  26. Down ↘
  27. What is your name?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Up ↗
  34. Is it new?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Which sport do you like?
  37. Is it open?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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