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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 256 · 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: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — 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) Why are you sad? (b) What is your school? (c) Can you whistle?
  4. 4.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  9. 9.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “Is it hot?” — 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) Why are you late? (b) Is it hot? (c) When does it open?
  14. 14.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  15. 15.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — 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) What is your name? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Is it far?
  17. 17.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Why are you tired?
  18. 18.Listen: “Can you dance?” — 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) Do you like dogs? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Is it open?
  20. 20.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) Is it late? (c) Who is your hero?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Do you like music?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Why are you tired?
  24. 24.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — 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.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Did you eat it?
  31. 31.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like maths? (c) How old is your dog?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Why are you sad?
  36. 36.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  37. 37.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Do you like music?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) Where do you study? (c) Can you cook?
  40. 40.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Can you whistle?
  4. Down ↘
  5. Down ↘
  6. Up ↗
  7. Up ↗
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Is it hot?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. What is your name?
  17. Do you like rain?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Why are you happy?
  20. Up ↗
  21. Who is your hero?
  22. Which fruit do you like?
  23. Is it far?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Did you eat it?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Do you like maths?
  35. Is it late?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Do you like music?
  39. Where do you study?
  40. Up ↗

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