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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 297 · 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: “Do you like mangoes?” — 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.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it late? (b) Which sport do you like? (c) Do you like rain?
  4. 4.Listen: “Did you find it?” — 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) Is it hot? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Why are you sad?
  6. 6.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Can you dance? (b) When does it end? (c) Which song do you like?
  7. 7.“Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.“Do you like rain?” — 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) Did you see it? (b) Are you hungry? (c) Which fruit do you like?
  10. 10.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Do you like music? (c) Where do you study?
  11. 11.“How old is your cat?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  12. 12.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  13. 13.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Can you whistle? (b) Where do you play? (c) Are you hungry?
  14. 14.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Who is your hero? (c) Are you hungry?
  15. 15.“Who is your hero?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  16. 16.Listen: “Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  17. 17.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it open? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) What is your hobby?
  18. 18.Listen: “Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  19. 19.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Why are you late? (b) Did you like it? (c) Where do you live?
  20. 20.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Is it far? (b) Where do you live? (c) When does it open?
  21. 21.Listen: “Do you like music?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  22. 22.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  23. 23.“Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  24. 24.“Are you hungry?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Where do you work? (b) Do you like dogs? (c) Is it hot?
  26. 26.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Do you like music? (b) Where do you study? (c) Who is your teacher?
  27. 27.“Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  28. 28.“What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  29. 29.Listen: “Are you busy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.Listen: “Why are you sad?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  31. 31.Listen: “Are you ready?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Listen: “Which fruit do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  34. 34.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Can you skate? (c) When does it open?
  35. 35.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) When does it end? (b) Who is your teacher? (c) Can you swim?
  36. 36.“Is it hot?” — 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) When does it close? (b) Did you see it? (c) What is your school?
  38. 38.“Can you skate?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.“Can you cook?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Do you like cricket? (b) What is your name? (c) Are you ready?

Answer key

  1. Up ↗
  2. Down ↘
  3. Which sport do you like?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Is it hot?
  6. Can you dance?
  7. Up ↗
  8. Up ↗
  9. Which fruit do you like?
  10. Where do you study?
  11. Down ↘
  12. Up ↗
  13. Where do you play?
  14. Are you hungry?
  15. Down ↘
  16. Up ↗
  17. What is your hobby?
  18. Up ↗
  19. Did you like it?
  20. Is it far?
  21. Up ↗
  22. Up ↗
  23. Up ↗
  24. Up ↗
  25. Where do you work?
  26. Do you like music?
  27. Down ↘
  28. Down ↘
  29. Up ↗
  30. Down ↘
  31. Up ↗
  32. Down ↘
  33. Down ↘
  34. Can you skate?
  35. Can you swim?
  36. Up ↗
  37. Did you see it?
  38. Up ↗
  39. Up ↗
  40. What is your name?

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