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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 257 · 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it late?
  2. 2.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  3. 3.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Can you skate?
  4. 4.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Who is your friend?” — 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) Can you cook? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Did you see it?
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you hungry?
  9. 9.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Are you okay?
  16. 16.Listen: “Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it new? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like cricket?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you study? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it open?
  20. 20.Listen: “How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) When does it open? (c) Do you like mangoes?
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Why are you late? (c) Can you skate?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Are you hungry?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your teacher? (b) Are you ready? (c) Did you find it?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Do you like dogs?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you hungry?
  27. 27.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “Did you like it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Is it hot?
  30. 30.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you tired? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Can you whistle?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it late? (c) Who is your teacher?
  40. 40.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. When does it end?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Which fruit do you like?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Down ↘
  6. Down ↘
  7. Why are you happy?
  8. Are you hungry?
  9. Up ↗
  10. Up ↗
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. Down ↘
  15. Where do you study?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. When does it open?
  19. Is it open?
  20. Down ↘
  21. Do you like mangoes?
  22. Can you skate?
  23. Why are you tired?
  24. Who is your teacher?
  25. How old is your brother?
  26. How old is your cat?
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Is it hot?
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Up ↗
  35. Up ↗
  36. Up ↗
  37. Down ↘
  38. Which sport do you like?
  39. Is it late?
  40. Down ↘

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