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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 220 · 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.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Why are you sad?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like music? (c) How old is your brother?
  11. 11.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Can you whistle?” — 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 fruit do you like? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Is it new?
  14. 14.“How old is your sister?” — 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) When does it start? (b) Are you ready? (c) Are you okay?
  16. 16.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like cricket?
  21. 21.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you okay?
  23. 23.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) Where do you live?
  25. 25.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — 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) Who is your hero? (b) Did you like it? (c) Why are you tired?
  27. 27.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Can you whistle? (c) When does it end?
  30. 30.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Are you tired? (c) What is your hobby?
  40. 40.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Do you like rain?
  10. Do you like music?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Is it new?
  14. Down ↘
  15. When does it start?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Why are you sad?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Are you okay?
  23. Down ↘
  24. Can you dance?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Did you like it?
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. When does it end?
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Up ↗
  39. What is your hobby?
  40. Down ↘

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