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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 279 · 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 UP at the end? (a) How old is your dog? (b) Which song do you like? (c) Can you cook?
  2. 2.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.“Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  8. 8.“Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.“Which sport do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Did you find it?
  15. 15.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you skate? (b) Are you okay? (c) Why are you sad?
  16. 16.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.“Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Where do you work? (c) Do you like cricket?
  19. 19.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Where do you play? (c) Is it far?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Is it late?
  21. 21.“Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Is it ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  27. 27.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like maths? (b) Are you hungry? (c) How old is your cat?
  28. 28.“How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  30. 30.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Is it open? (c) What is your school?
  32. 32.Listen: “Is it ready?” — 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 see it? (b) Is it far? (c) Why are you happy?
  34. 34.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  35. 35.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.“Are you ready?” — 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) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Which song do you like? (c) When does it close?
  40. 40.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Why are you tired? (c) Which song do you like?

Answer key

  1. Can you cook?
  2. Up ↗
  3. Down ↘
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Down ↘
  10. Down ↘
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Down ↘
  14. Did you find it?
  15. Why are you sad?
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Where do you work?
  19. Where do you play?
  20. Which fruit do you like?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Up ↗
  23. Down ↘
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Down ↘
  27. How old is your cat?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. What is your school?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Why are you happy?
  34. Down ↘
  35. Down ↘
  36. Up ↗
  37. Up ↗
  38. Down ↘
  39. Is it far?
  40. Do you like cricket?

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