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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 288 · 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.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  2. 2.Listen: “Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Listen: “What is your name?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  4. 4.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it open? (b) When does it start? (c) Are you okay?
  5. 5.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your cat? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Is it hot?
  6. 6.Listen: “How old is your sister?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  7. 7.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Did you find it? (b) Why are you happy? (c) Did you like it?
  9. 9.Listen: “What is your hobby?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  10. 10.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it start? (b) Can you dance? (c) Why are you tired?
  11. 11.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  12. 12.Listen: “Which song do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Did you eat it? (c) Why are you tired?
  14. 14.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  16. 16.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) What is your school?
  17. 17.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  18. 18.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  19. 19.Listen: “Are you ready?” — 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) Which game do you like? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Do you like cricket?
  21. 21.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your friend? (b) Is it new? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  22. 22.“Are you tired?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  23. 23.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“Is it far?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  25. 25.“Did you like it?” — 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) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you swim? (c) Can you dance?
  27. 27.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it close? (b) What is your name? (c) Is it open?
  28. 28.“Where do you study?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.Listen: “Why are you late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you live? (b) Did you see it? (c) Can you cook?
  31. 31.Listen: “Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  32. 32.“When does it start?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  33. 33.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  34. 34.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which fruit do you like? (b) Is it hot? (c) Are you busy?
  35. 35.“Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  36. 36.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) How old is your brother? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Do you like music?
  37. 37.Listen: “Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  38. 38.“Where do you live?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  39. 39.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Listen: “Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Down ↘
  4. Are you okay?
  5. Is it hot?
  6. Down ↘
  7. Up ↗
  8. Why are you happy?
  9. Down ↘
  10. Can you dance?
  11. Up ↗
  12. Down ↘
  13. Did you eat it?
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Do you like mangoes?
  17. Up ↗
  18. Down ↘
  19. Up ↗
  20. Which game do you like?
  21. Is it new?
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Up ↗
  26. Which sport do you like?
  27. Is it open?
  28. Down ↘
  29. Down ↘
  30. Where do you live?
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. Up ↗
  34. Which fruit do you like?
  35. Up ↗
  36. Do you like music?
  37. Down ↘
  38. Down ↘
  39. Up ↗
  40. Up ↗

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