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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 266 · 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: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your hobby?
  5. 5.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you sad? (b) Do you like rain? (c) Are you okay?
  6. 6.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Why are you happy?
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Did you see it?
  10. 10.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Are you okay? (c) Do you like cricket?
  12. 12.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Which sport do you like?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Can you swim? (c) When does it open?
  16. 16.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  21. 21.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you busy?
  25. 25.“Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  26. 26.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Which song do you like?
  29. 29.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you play? (b) Do you like music? (c) How old is your dog?
  33. 33.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) Which game do you like? (c) When does it end?
  36. 36.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Which game do you like?
  39. 39.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) What is your name? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Is it hot?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. What is your hobby?
  5. Why are you sad?
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Are you hungry?
  9. How old is your dog?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Why are you late?
  12. Down ↘
  13. Down ↘
  14. Which sport do you like?
  15. When does it open?
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. Are you busy?
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Is it open?
  28. Do you like maths?
  29. Down ↘
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Do you like music?
  33. Down ↘
  34. Down ↘
  35. Do you like mangoes?
  36. Down ↘
  37. Up ↗
  38. Do you like dogs?
  39. Down ↘
  40. What is your name?

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