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Pronunciation lesson 22: Intonation in questions · Set 298 · 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: “When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  2. 2.Listen: “Can you dance?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  3. 3.Which question usually goes UP at the end? (a) Who is your hero? (b) What is your hobby? (c) Is it ready?
  4. 4.Listen: “Are you okay?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  5. 5.Listen: “Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  6. 6.“Did you find it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  7. 7.Listen: “When does it open?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  8. 8.Listen: “Are you hungry?” — 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) Can you dance? (b) How old is your brother? (c) Can you cook?
  10. 10.Listen: “Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  11. 11.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it ready? (b) Which game do you like? (c) Are you busy?
  12. 12.“Do you like maths?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  13. 13.“Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  14. 14.Listen: “Did you eat it?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  15. 15.“Why are you tired?” — 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) Do you like cricket? (b) When does it start? (c) Where do you study?
  17. 17.“How old is your sister?” — 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) How old is your cat? (b) Which fruit do you like? (c) Are you busy?
  19. 19.“Which game do you like?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  20. 20.Listen: “Where do you work?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  21. 21.Listen: “Do you like dogs?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  22. 22.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Which sport do you like? (b) Do you like mangoes? (c) Can you cook?
  23. 23.“When does it close?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  24. 24.“How old is your brother?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  25. 25.Listen: “Do you like mangoes?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  26. 26.“Is it new?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  27. 27.Listen: “What is your school?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  28. 28.Listen: “Can you swim?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  29. 29.“Who is your friend?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  30. 30.“Is it late?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  31. 31.“When does it end?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  32. 32.“How old is your dog?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  33. 33.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Is it hot? (b) When does it end? (c) Is it new?
  34. 34.Listen: “Can you whistle?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  35. 35.“Who is your hero?” — 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) Where do you study? (c) Is it new?
  37. 37.“Do you like rain?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  38. 38.“Do you like cricket?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Down ↘ (b) Up ↗
  39. 39.Listen: “Why are you happy?” — does your voice usually go up or down at the end? (a) Up ↗ (b) Down ↘
  40. 40.Which question usually goes DOWN at the end? (a) Why are you happy? (b) Did you see it? (c) Do you like music?

Answer key

  1. Down ↘
  2. Up ↗
  3. Is it ready?
  4. Up ↗
  5. Up ↗
  6. Up ↗
  7. Down ↘
  8. Up ↗
  9. How old is your brother?
  10. Up ↗
  11. Which game do you like?
  12. Up ↗
  13. Up ↗
  14. Up ↗
  15. Down ↘
  16. Do you like cricket?
  17. Down ↘
  18. Are you busy?
  19. Down ↘
  20. Down ↘
  21. Up ↗
  22. Which sport do you like?
  23. Down ↘
  24. Down ↘
  25. Up ↗
  26. Up ↗
  27. Down ↘
  28. Up ↗
  29. Down ↘
  30. Up ↗
  31. Down ↘
  32. Down ↘
  33. When does it end?
  34. Up ↗
  35. Down ↘
  36. Is it new?
  37. Up ↗
  38. Up ↗
  39. Down ↘
  40. Why are you happy?

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