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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 221 · 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.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Do you like maths? (c) When does it end?
  7. 7.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Are you busy? (c) Do you like maths?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your school?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Can you swim? (c) What is your school?
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you tired?
  14. 14.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Do you like dogs?
  16. 16.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Which sport do you like?
  18. 18.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Can you skate? (c) What is your hobby?
  21. 21.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) How old is your sister?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you tired?
  26. 26.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Are you busy? (c) Who is your hero?
  29. 29.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Is it new?
  31. 31.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Can you whistle? (c) Where do you study?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like dogs? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you swim?
  34. 34.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. When does it end?
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. Which game do you like?
  11. Did you see it?
  12. Can you swim?
  13. Is it hot?
  14. Up ↗
  15. How old is your brother?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Which sport do you like?
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Can you skate?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. How old is your sister?
  25. Are you tired?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Who is your hero?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Is it new?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Can you whistle?
  33. Where do you study?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Up ↗

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