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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 237 · 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.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Is it ready?
  10. 10.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Where do you work? (c) Where do you live?
  15. 15.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Do you like cricket?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) Where do you work? (c) Did you like it?
  18. 18.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it hot?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Is it far? (c) Do you like cricket?
  22. 22.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  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) Why are you sad? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Do you like dogs?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Where do you play?
  29. 29.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Are you hungry? (c) When does it open?
  38. 38.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

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

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