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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 227 · 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 find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Which song do you like?
  11. 11.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) When does it open? (c) Are you tired?
  19. 19.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “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 DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Did you like it?
  25. 25.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it ready?
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it late?
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Why are you late? (c) Is it open?
  32. 32.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Are you hungry?
  36. 36.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Is it far?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) What is your name?
  40. 40.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

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

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