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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 236 · 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.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Where do you live? (c) Do you like dogs?
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Is it open? (c) How old is your sister?
  5. 5.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like rain? (b) When does it start? (c) Did you eat it?
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) When does it open? (c) When does it start?
  9. 9.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Are you okay? (c) How old is your sister?
  11. 11.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — 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) Do you like rain? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Who is your hero?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) When does it open?
  15. 15.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  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 maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like music? (c) Is it ready?
  23. 23.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.Listen: “Where do you play?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Can you skate?
  28. 28.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Did you find it? (c) Are you okay?
  31. 31.“Can you swim?” — 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Did you see it? (c) Which song do you like?
  34. 34.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) Where do you work? (c) When does it start?
  40. 40.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Do you like dogs?
  4. How old is your sister?
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. When does it start?
  8. Is it late?
  9. Down ↘
  10. Are you okay?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Down ↘
  13. Do you like rain?
  14. Do you like mangoes?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Where do you study?
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. How old is your dog?
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. When does it end?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Which song do you like?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Can you cook?
  40. Down ↘

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