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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 275 · 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 open?” — 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) Can you skate? (b) Do you like rain? (c) What is your school?
  3. 3.“Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) Is it late? (c) Who is your hero?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) When does it open? (c) Where do you study?
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Are you tired?
  12. 12.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Are you busy?” — 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) Do you like mangoes? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it ready?
  15. 15.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Can you dance?” — 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) Where do you play? (b) Is it far? (c) Did you find it?
  22. 22.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you swim? (b) When does it open? (c) What is your school?
  24. 24.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Is it late? (c) Can you whistle?
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it far?
  26. 26.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it new?
  28. 28.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you see it? (b) Is it late? (c) How old is your cat?
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Are you busy? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Do you like maths?
  35. 35.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “When does it close?” — 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) Is it ready? (b) Where do you study? (c) Who is your hero?
  38. 38.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Are you hungry?
  39. 39.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. What is your school?
  3. Down ↘
  4. Down ↘
  5. Is it late?
  6. Do you like maths?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Are you tired?
  12. Down ↘
  13. Up ↗
  14. When does it end?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Down ↘
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Down ↘
  20. Up ↗
  21. Where do you play?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Can you swim?
  24. Why are you happy?
  25. Who is your hero?
  26. Down ↘
  27. Is it new?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. How old is your cat?
  34. Why are you sad?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Down ↘
  37. Is it ready?
  38. Which sport do you like?
  39. Up ↗
  40. Down ↘

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