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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 268 · 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.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your name?
  3. 3.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.Listen: “Is it far?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  11. 11.Listen: “Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Are you ready? (c) How old is your dog?
  15. 15.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  20. 20.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — 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) When does it close? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Can you skate?
  22. 22.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Where do you study? (c) Are you hungry?
  27. 27.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Is it hot?
  29. 29.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Is it new? (c) When does it start?
  34. 34.“What is your hobby?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) Who is your friend? (c) How old is your cat?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Are you okay? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Who is your friend?
  37. 37.“Can you dance?” — 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) Is it open? (b) Did you eat it? (c) What is your school?
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you cook?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like maths? (c) Did you like it?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. What is your name?
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Up ↗
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Are you ready?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Down ↘
  18. Up ↗
  19. Up ↗
  20. Down ↘
  21. When does it close?
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. Down ↘
  26. Where do you study?
  27. Down ↘
  28. Who is your friend?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. When does it start?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Do you like cricket?
  36. Are you okay?
  37. Up ↗
  38. What is your school?
  39. Which song do you like?
  40. Where do you live?

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