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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 253 · 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 far?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) Can you cook? (c) Where do you study?
  3. 3.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Is it hot?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) Are you busy? (c) When does it start?
  6. 6.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you hungry? (b) Where do you play? (c) Do you like dogs?
  8. 8.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you busy?
  13. 13.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Are you ready? (c) What is your school?
  18. 18.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) How old is your sister?
  22. 22.Listen: “Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Why are you tired?
  24. 24.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which song do you like? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Can you whistle?
  26. 26.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Do you like cricket?” — 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) Are you hungry? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Who is your hero?
  31. 31.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Where do you work?
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Are you okay?
  34. 34.“Can you skate?” — 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) Where do you study? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which game do you like?
  36. 36.Listen: “Is it new?” — 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) How old is your dog? (c) Can you skate?
  38. 38.Listen: “Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Where do you study?
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. When does it start?
  6. Up ↗
  7. Where do you play?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. What is your name?
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Up ↗
  16. Down ↘
  17. What is your school?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. How old is your sister?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Do you like dogs?
  24. Down ↘
  25. Which song do you like?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Up ↗
  28. Up ↗
  29. Up ↗
  30. Who is your hero?
  31. Up ↗
  32. Can you swim?
  33. Why are you sad?
  34. Up ↗
  35. Did you like it?
  36. Up ↗
  37. Can you skate?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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