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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 283 · 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 far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Who is your friend? (c) Are you tired?
  3. 3.Listen: “Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  4. 4.Listen: “Can you skate?” — 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) Where do you play? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Do you like rain?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you cook? (b) When does it close? (c) Did you find it?
  7. 7.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which game do you like? (b) Can you dance? (c) Do you like maths?
  8. 8.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you tired? (b) Can you cook? (c) Do you like dogs?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Is it new? (c) Are you ready?
  11. 11.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) When does it close? (c) Who is your teacher?
  12. 12.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) What is your hobby? (b) How old is your dog? (c) Are you hungry?
  14. 14.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Do you like cricket? (c) Which song do you like?
  19. 19.Listen: “When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) Can you swim? (c) Do you like rain?
  21. 21.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.“When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.“What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.Listen: “Which sport do you like?” — 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) Are you ready? (b) Why are you happy? (c) How old is your cat?
  28. 28.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you cook? (c) How old is your dog?
  29. 29.“Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Can you dance?
  32. 32.“Is it hot?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like mangoes? (b) How old is your sister? (c) Is it hot?
  35. 35.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  36. 36.Listen: “Where do you play?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Did you eat it? (b) What is your name? (c) Which song do you like?
  38. 38.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.“Why are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Are you tired?
  3. Up ↗
  4. Up ↗
  5. Do you like rain?
  6. When does it close?
  7. Which game do you like?
  8. Up ↗
  9. Why are you tired?
  10. Where do you live?
  11. Did you find it?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Are you hungry?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Do you like cricket?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Who is your hero?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Down ↘
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. Down ↘
  26. Down ↘
  27. Are you ready?
  28. Can you cook?
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. How old is your brother?
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. How old is your sister?
  35. Down ↘
  36. Down ↘
  37. Did you eat it?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Down ↘

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