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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 238 · 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.“Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Is it open?” — 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 music? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you okay?
  8. 8.“Who is your hero?” — 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) Where do you play? (b) Is it hot? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  10. 10.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it ready?
  12. 12.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.“What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Can you skate? (c) Did you find it?
  17. 17.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Are you okay? (c) Where do you live?
  20. 20.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Did you find it? (c) Do you like dogs?
  32. 32.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Why are you sad?” — 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) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. When does it start?
  8. Down ↘
  9. Where do you play?
  10. Down ↘
  11. Is it ready?
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. When does it end?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Down ↘
  19. Where do you live?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Up ↗
  31. Who is your friend?
  32. Down ↘
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Down ↘
  36. Down ↘
  37. Down ↘
  38. Down ↘
  39. Down ↘
  40. Down ↘

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