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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 287 · 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) When does it end? (b) Did you like it? (c) Which song do you like?
  2. 2.“Who is your teacher?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  5. 5.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  6. 6.Listen: “Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.“Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  9. 9.Listen: “Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  10. 10.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Listen: “How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Listen: “Is it hot?” — 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) How old is your sister? (b) How old is your cat? (c) Are you okay?
  15. 15.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  18. 18.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.“Did you see it?” — 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) Are you busy? (b) Why are you sad? (c) Are you okay?
  21. 21.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Where do you work? (c) Are you busy?
  23. 23.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you like it? (b) When does it open? (c) Is it ready?
  24. 24.Listen: “Is it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “Did you see it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.Listen: “Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — 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) Did you find it? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Why are you late?
  36. 36.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) Do you like music? (c) What is your school?
  37. 37.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Which song do you like? (c) When does it close?
  38. 38.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Are you okay? (c) Can you skate?
  40. 40.Listen: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Did you like it?
  2. Down ↘
  3. Up ↗
  4. Down ↘
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Down ↘
  9. Up ↗
  10. Down ↘
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Are you okay?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Why are you sad?
  21. Down ↘
  22. Are you busy?
  23. When does it open?
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Up ↗
  31. Up ↗
  32. Up ↗
  33. Down ↘
  34. Up ↗
  35. Did you find it?
  36. What is your school?
  37. Is it late?
  38. Down ↘
  39. Why are you late?
  40. Down ↘

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