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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 242 · 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.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Did you eat it?
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Is it open? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  4. 4.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you sad?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Why are you happy? (c) When does it open?
  7. 7.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like cricket?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Which song do you like?
  12. 12.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Do you like music?
  13. 13.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Is it hot? (c) Why are you tired?
  16. 16.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  17. 17.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) Is it hot? (c) What is your name?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  20. 20.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Listen: “Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you skate?
  26. 26.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Why are you sad?
  28. 28.“Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

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

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